Afghanistan
Afghanistan is a landlocked country located in South Asia and Central Asia, bordered by Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. Its capital is Kabul. The country has a diverse ethnic composition, including Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, and Uzbeks. Afghanistan has a rich history, influenced by various cultures and empires, including the Persian Empire and the Great Game between Britain and Russia. The nation has faced significant challenges, including decades of conflict, particularly during the Soviet invasion in the 1980s and the subsequent civil war. Afghanistan is known for its rugged terrain and significant archaeological sites.
For more information, you can visit the Wikipedia entry on Afghanistan.
For more information, you can visit the Wikipedia entry on Afghanistan.
Afghanistan
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- Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from Kabul parks
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- Salang tunnel: 19 killed, dozens injured in fire
- Afghanistan: Taliban closes universities to women
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