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33.90°, 67.70° · maps only where geography mattersAfghanistan
CountryAfghanistan
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1- 1. Afghanistan
India context
12- 1. India
- 2. Afghanistan
Regional countries
12345- 1. Pakistan
- 2. Uzbekistan
- 3. Iran
- 4. Kazakhstan
- 5. Afghanistan
Nearby: Pakistan · Uzbekistan · Iran · Kazakhstan
📌 Why in News?
Strategic geography Central Asia lies near Afghanistan and constitutes India's continental gateway towards Eurasia. Political instability, religious extremism or terrorism in this region can affect Afghanistan and eventually India's security environment.
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan directly border Afghanistan. Therefore, Central Asian cooperation has relevance for India's counterterrorism strategy and Afghanistan policy.
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Paper: GS-3
Theme: Environment
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