Nuristan

geographical name

Nu·​ri·​stan ˌnu̇r-i-ˈstan How to pronounce Nuristan (audio)
-ˈstän
variants or formerly Kafiristan
mountainous area of eastern Afghanistan south of the Hindu Kush mountain range

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“Nuristan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nuristan. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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