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Updated June 2026
A landlocked country in Central and South Asia, bordered by Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China. Known for its mountainous terrain and complex history.
“Afghanistan has a rich cultural heritage spanning thousands of years.”
/æfˈgæn.ɪˌstæn/
af·ghan·i·stan
Proper noun not typically used; contains multiple vowels
Worth 20 points; may not be allowed as a proper noun in standard play
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