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information of the history and geography of the country.
5. The Libraries: The Press Department, besides other publications, has also furnished and established a regular Library the Reading Room of which is open every day to all persons interested.
Although this library is still in its infancy, it has a few thousand books in different languages and on various subjects.
6. The Kabul Radio Station: In Kabul, there is at present one transmitter of 20 K w transmitting on the medium and Short waves which is administered by the Press Department. The chief purpose of this institution is the broadcasting of matters of common interest and with a view to raising the standards of knowledge of the general public.
7. The Museum: The museum of Kabul was established at Bagh-e-Bala in the year 1297 A H. Today it is housed in a two storied building near the big palace of the Ministries at Nau-i-Kabul and is administered by the Ministry of Education. The museum is divided into two parts: pre and Post Islam. The ground floor has only the relics of the pre-Islamic period and the upper store is reserved for the Islamic-Traditions.
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