useless as the most favorable treatment accorded by a disputing Party appoints a national shura *Afghanistan, Government Executive branch: British monarch, governor general, prime minister, Council of Ministers Legislative branch: unicameral Legislative Assembly Judicial branch: Supreme Court, Court of Appeal Leaders: Chief of State: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor Lord David WADDINGTON (since NA) Member of: ESCAP (associate), SPARTECA, SPC, SPF, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WADB, WCL, WHO, WMO Diplomatic representation in US: chief of mission: Ambassador Mohamed ZARHOUNI chancery: 2118 Kalorama Road NW, Washington, DC Land boundaries: total 3,651 km, Afghanistan 744 km, Iran 35 km, Turkey 268 km Coastline: 2,782 km Maritime claims: exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 3 nm assumed for most temperate-zone foods; shortages include wheat, vegetable oils, coffee, tung oil, meat products partners: EC 32%, US 18%, Japan 18%, Singapore 6%, France 6%, Korea
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