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Afghanistan
af-GAHN-ih-stahn
Afghanistan (name) means a landlocked country in Central and South Asia, with Kabul as its capital. Example: “Afghanistan is bordered by Pakistan, Iran, and several Central Asian countries.”
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A landlocked country in Central and South Asia, with Kabul as its capital.
"Afghanistan is bordered by Pakistan, Iran, and several Central Asian countries."
How to use Afghanistan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe country name, literally meaning "land of the Afghans."
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Etymology
From Persian Afghanistan, meaning roughly "land of the Afghans" — Afghan plus the suffix -istan, "land of."
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What does “Afghanistan” mean?
The word “Afghanistan” means a landlocked country in Central and South Asia, with Kabul as its capital. In plain terms, the country name, literally meaning "land of the Afghans.".
How do you pronounce “Afghanistan”?
“Afghanistan” is pronounced af-GAHN-ih-stahn (/æfˈɡɑːn.ɪˌstɑːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Afghanistan” in a sentence?
Here is “Afghanistan” used in a sentence: “Afghanistan is bordered by Pakistan, Iran, and several Central Asian countries.”
What part of speech is “Afghanistan”?
“Afghanistan” is a name.
Where does the word “Afghanistan” come from?
The word “Afghanistan” comes from Persian. From Persian Afghanistan, meaning roughly "land of the Afghans" — Afghan plus the suffix -istan, "land of.".
Is “Afghanistan” a common word?
“Afghanistan” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the capital of Afghanistan?
The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, which is also the country's largest city. Afghanistan is a landlocked country in Central and South Asia.
Is Afghanistan in the Middle East or in Asia?
Afghanistan is a landlocked country in Central and South Asia. Geographically it sits at the crossroads of Central and South Asia rather than within the Arabian Middle East.
What do you call a person from Afghanistan?
A person from Afghanistan is called an Afghan, and 'Afghan' is also the adjective for things relating to the country. The word 'Afghani' is generally used for the country's currency rather than for its people.
Is Afghanistan landlocked?
Yes, Afghanistan is landlocked, meaning it has no coastline or direct access to the sea. It is bordered entirely by other countries in Central and South Asia.
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