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Afghanistan is one of the world's poorest countries. Many years of war and political instability have left the country in ruins, and dependent on foreign aid. The main source of income in the country is agriculture, and during its good years, Afghanistan produces enough food and food products to provide for the people, as well as to create a surplus for export. The major food crops produced are: corn, rice, barley, wheat, vegetables, fruits and nuts. In Afghanistan, industry is also based on agriculture, and pastoral raw materials. The major industrial crops are: cotton, tobacco, madder, castor beans, and sugar beets. Sheep farming is also extremely valuable. The major sheep product exports are wool, and highly prized Karakul skins. Afghanistan is a land that is rich in natural resources. There are numerous mineral and precious stone deposits, as well as natural gas and yet untapped petroleum stores. Some of these resources have been exploited, while others have remained relatively unexploited.
Other Facts

* The unit of money in Afghanistan is the Afghani (AFA), divided into 100 puls.
* The fiscal year is from 21 March—20 March.
* Export Partners: US, France, India, Pakistan
* Import Partners: Pakistan, South Korea, Japan, Germany, Turkmenistan, Kenya, US, Russia
* External debt: $8 billion
* GDP: $4 billion (2002-03 est.).
* Per capita GDP: $180-$190 (based on 22 million population estimate).
* Purchasing parity power: $19 billion (2002 est.)
* GDP growth: 28.6% (2002-03 est.)