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Q: What country tried to take over Afghanistan from 1979-1989?
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What country has the longest border with Afghanistan?

Pakistan shares the longest border with Afghanistan. It stretches on for over 1500km.


How long has Afghanistan been a country?

Afghanistan has been a country for over 200 years, since it gained independence from the British Empire in 1919.


Which religious group took over the country of Afghanistan after the Russians left?

The Taliban.


Why have many different groups tried to control Afghanistan?

Well the Soviet Union was the main group that took over Afghanistan. They took control of it as sort of an outpost for the Cold War.


Is Afghanistan the strongest country?

Yes, Afghanistan has defeated many countries, it once took over half of Asia, in 1700's when king Ahmad Shah Baba was ruling. Afghanistan has defeated the Great Britain in 1940's, Afghanistan has defeated British people two times, when Britain wanted to take over Afghanistan. Now Afghanistan if beating 41 (NATO) countries this is a record, this proves that Afghanistan is the worlds strongest country. Check out Oxford University Press History about Afghanistan.


What country last won a war against Afghanistan?

Not completely sure, but I think the Macedonian Empire under Alexander the Great in the Fourth Century BC was the last country to achieve victory over Afghanistan.


What country has the longest border with Afghanistantan?

Pakistan has the longest border with Afghanistan. It stretches for over 1500km.


The country that is identified as a buffer state Iraq?

I looked all over, and everyone says Afghanistan


Is Pakistan more dangerous than Afghanistan?

Yes Pakistan is the most dagerious country in the world, because the present situation in Afghanistan has been created by Pakistan, Pakistan i th country who interupt all over the world.


Which country is northwest of Pakistan?

Israel does not have a land-border in the northwest. North of Israel is Lebanon, but if you head out over the Mediterranean in a northwesternly direction, you will end up on Cyprus.


What country tried to take over china during imperialism?

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Who invaded south Korea and tried to take over their country?

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