The Afghan Geodesy and Cartography Head Office (AGCHO) is the

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's national

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agency. Founded in 1958,"Afghan Geodesy and Cartography Head Office (AGCHO),"
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, political, thematic,

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, and natural resources maps, helping Afghanistan's infrastructural development, economical projects and security organisation. Reporting directly to the President, AGCHO has approximately 700 staff and regional offices in 16 provinces.

External links

AGCHO website

References

National mapping agencies Government of Afghanistan {{Afghanistan-gov-stub