Meaning of the word afghanistan in English

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afghanistan

US /æfˈɡæn.ɪ.stæn/
UK /æfˈɡæn.ɪ.stæn/
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Noun

a landlocked country in South Asia and Central Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the east and south, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north, and China to the northeast.

Example:
The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul.
Many international organizations provide aid to Afghanistan.