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AFGHANISTAN

Official Country Name ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN

Languages DARI, PASHTO

Population 34,940,837

Median Age 19

GDP Per Capita US $2,000

Source: CIA World Factbook

Total Value of Art Exported (UN Comtrade Database 2008) US $29,918,479

Arts Funding (Information and Culture) US $10,702,200

Art Programs (University Level) 2

Student Enrollment 395

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