Badakhshan — /bah dahkh shahn /, n. a former province in NE Afghanistan. * * * ▪ historical region, Afghanistan historic region of northeastern Afghanistan, roughly encompassing the northern spurs of the Hindu Kush and chiefly drained by the Kowkcheh… … Universalium
Hindu Kush — a mountain range in S Asia, mostly in NE Afghanistan, extending W from the Himalayas. Highest peak, Tirich Mir, 25,230 ft. (7690 m). Also called Hindu Kush Mountains. * * * Latin Caucasus Indicus Mountain system, south central Asia. Some 600 mi… … Universalium
Письменность дари — Для языка дари используется персидский алфавит на основе арабского письма с некоторыми отличиями в произношении (в таблице отмечены серым). Всего в нём 32 буквы: 28 оригинальных арабских и 4, добавленных уже в персидском. Направление письма… … Википедия
Afghanistan — /af gan euh stan /, n. a republic in central Asia, NW of India and E of Iran. 23,738,085; 250,000 sq. mi. (647,500 sq. km). Cap.: Kabul. * * * Afghanistan Introduction Afghanistan Background: Afghanistan s recent history is characterized by war… … Universalium
Demon lord (Dungeons & Dragons) — In the Dungeons Dragons fantasy role playing game, demon lords (also known as Abyssal lords in 2E AD D) are demons who have gained great power and established a position of preeminence among demonkind. Each demon lord has a unique appearance and… … Wikipedia
