Question

which location is afghanistan? (map with numbered markers 1 - 8 and a compass rose, focusing on the middle east and central asia region)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Afghanistan's location

Afghanistan is in South - Central Asia, bordered by countries like Iran, Pakistan, and Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan. On the map, we look for the marker that is in the region corresponding to Afghanistan.

Step2: Identify the marker

Looking at the markers, marker 7 is in the region that matches Afghanistan's location (northeastern part of the shown region, near the borders of the pink - colored country (Iran) and other Central Asian - South Asian borders).

Answer:

7