Afghan vs Afghani

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The culture and people of Afghanistan can be quite perplexing to military personnel on their first tour. One of the first lessons learned (one hopes) is the use of the proper terminology when referring to the people of Afghanistan. Many newcomers and others use the term "Afghani" when referring to a person from Afghanistan. However, the correct term is "Afghan". An "Afghani" is the currency of Afghanistan.

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