Using four or more complete sentences, discuss the standard of living in Afghanistan. Consider such factors as development levels, life expectancy, literacy rates, and the economy.

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Afghanistan is one of the most underdeveloped countries in the Middle East. Most people live in rural areas, with some of the poorest living conditions in the world. The economy of Afghanistan is based around agriculture, with little else to provide income. The country is dependent on foreign aid to get by due to housing, food, and water shortages and a lack of medical care and employment opportunities. These shortages cause Afghanistan to have by far the lowest life expectancy in the Middle East, at 45 years. Literacy rates are also among the lowest in the region, with men at 43% and women at 13% literacy.