Afghanistan

geographical name

Af·​ghan·​i·​stan af-ˈga-nə-ˌstan How to pronounce Afghanistan (audio)
-ˈgä-nə-ˌstän
landlocked country in western Asia east of Iran; capital Kabul area 251,827 square miles (652,230 square kilometers), population 34,941,000

see also afghan sense 1

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“Afghanistan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Afghanistan. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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