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In a political sense, the term Afghān refers to all the peoples of Afghanistan. From a more limited, ethnological point of view, Afghān is the term by which ethnic Pashtuns are designated by Persian-speakers. Additionally, the language of the Pashtuns is known as Pashto or Afghān language. Though no official sensus has ever been made, an estimated 60 to 65% of people in Afghanistan speak Afghani or in other words Pashto Language. Tajiks are the second largest group with making about 15% of the total population. Some other ethnic groups include: Hazaras, Turkman, Uzbeks, Balochs etcThe following link provides a very good insight about different unofficial sensus that has been made over the years:

http://www.hewad.com/ethnic.htm

The term Afghan may also refer to:

• The Afghan hound
• An Afghan blanket
• An Afghan carpet
• An Afghan coat
• Afghan Solidarity
• Afghan Students International (ASI)

For etymology of Afghan/Afghanistan, see List of country name etymologies.

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