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Afghanistan is a country located in Central Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the south and east, Iran to the west, and Turkmenistan to the north. Afghanistan is the 34th largest country in the world by land area and has an estimated population of over 30 million people. The name Afghanistan is derived from the Sanskrit word vāk, meaning land or country. The name is believed to have originated from the ancient Aryan tribe of Indo-Iranians who migrated to the region from Central Asia around 1500 BC. The ancient Greeks and Romans referred to the country as Aria, which was later Latinized to Afghanistan. The country was officially renamed Afghanistan in 1935. Afghanistan is a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural country. The majority of the population is Sunni Muslim, although there is a significant minority of Shia Muslims, as well as Christians, Hindus, and Sikhs. Afghanistan's official languages are Pashto and Dari. The traditional dress of Afghan women is the burqa, which is a full-body covering that leaves only the eyes visible. Afghan culture is heavily influenced by the Persian and Islamic cultures. Customs in Afghanistan vary significantly depending on the region and tribe. Some of the most common customs in Afghanistan include celebrating weddings and birthdays, eating qat, and smoking shisha.
