afghanistan

Afghanistan is a landlocked country in South‑Central Asia, bordered by Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China. Its capital is Kabul. Historically a crossroads of trade and empire, it has been ruled by various dynasties, most recently the Taliban, who seized control in August 2021 after the U.S. withdrawal. The population is about 40 million, composed mainly of Pashtun, Tajik, Hazara, and Uzbek ethnic groups, with Islam as the dominant religion. Afghanistan faces ongoing challenges including political instability, humanitarian crises, and security threats from insurgent groups. Views Nigeria