in Asia, a country adjoining the N.E. boundary of Afghanistan, and remarkable because, though surrounded by powerful and implacable enemies, it has never been conquered. The name Kafiristan, signifying "land of infidelity," has been given to the country by the neighbouring Mussulmans, in consequence of the rejection of Mohammedanism by the inhabitants. They are called Siyah Posh, or "black clad," from wearing black goat-skin dresses. The country is drained by four considerable rivers, the Kamar, Alingar, Alishang, and Tagoa, which fall into the River Kabool. It is situated between N. Lat. 35° 36', and E. Long. 70° 74'.