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 a diverse ethnic makeup—primarily Pashtun, Tajik, Hazara, and Uzbek. After decades of conflict, the Taliban seized control in August 2021, establishing an Islamic emirate and imposing strict Sharia‑based laws. The economy relies heavily on agriculture, opium production, and foreign aid, while the country faces severe humanitarian, human‑rights, and development challenges. Views Nigeria