Nuristan

American

[noor-uh-stan, -stahn] / ˌnʊər əˈstæn, -ˈstɑn /

noun

a mountainous region in northeastern Afghanistan. 5,000 sq. mi. (12,950 sq. km).

Nuristan British

/ ˌnʊərɪˈstɑːn /

noun

Former name: Kafiristan. a region of E Afghanistan: consists mainly of high mountains (including part of the Hindu Kush), steep narrow valleys, and forests. Area: about 13 000 sq km (5000 sq miles)

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Habiba, who spoke to AFP while busy weeding, is proud to have been farming in Nuristan province for decades.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

Those who have managed to reach the village in the eastern province of Nuristan were forced to use shovels and axes to dig through the rubble.

From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2024

“Each time I come here to Nuristan from my home, I hardly have enough money to pay the taxi fare.”

From Scientific American ● Apr. 26, 2023

In eastern Nangarhar and Nuristan, some 500 families were affected.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 13, 2022

Combat Outpost Lowell, an isolated American and Afghan base known as “the castle,” near Kamu in Nuristan Province.

From New York Times ● Oct. 7, 2021

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