Landcover Map of Afghanistan, 1997-2004

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Abstract/Contents

Abstract: This polygon shapefile depicts nationwide rain fed crops, natural forests, permanent marshlands, seasonal marshlands, intensively cultivated, sand dunes, sand covered areas, rocks, outcrop/bare soil, fruit trees, vine yards, gardens, and pistachio, for the country of Afghanistan from 1997 to 2004. Data is mapped at 1:250,000 scale. The source of this layer is Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the date of the satellite is 1992.
Purpose: This layer provides a ready reference for country landcover and type of landuse at 1:250,000 scale. Not for use at scales larger than 1:250,000. Data at this scale is suitable for general use in regional studies and planning.

Type of resource	cartographic, software, multimedia
Form	Shapefile
Extent	52.284
Place	Kabul, AF
Publisher	Afghanistan Information Management Service
Date valid	1997 - 2004
Publication date	2005
Language	English
Digital origin	born digital
Map data	1:250000 ; E 60°--E 75°/N 39°--N 29°, Scale not given ; EPSG::4326

Creator	Afghanistan Information Management Service

Location	https://purl.stanford.edu/ps951dx1279

Use and reproduction: These data are licensed by Stanford Libraries and are available to Stanford University affiliates only. Affiliates are limited to current faculty, staff and students. Non affiliates seeking access should contact the publisher directly. These data may not be reproduced or used for any purpose without permission.
Copyright: Copyright ownership resides with the originator.

Preferred citation: Afghanistan Information Mangement Service. (2004) Landcover Map of Afghanistan, 1997-2004. Afghanistan Information Mangement Service. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/ps951dx1279

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