I was born in Afghanistan, Kabul, but raised in Iran, Khozestan.

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I was born in Afghanistan, Kabul, but raised in Iran, Khozestan. I mean, my parents moved/migrated to Iran when I was four.

I am not sure which one is correct?

I wish I was born in any country other than my own country.

I wish I had been born in any country other than my own country.
 
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We usually say "I was born in xxx(town), xxx(country).
 
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The Iranian province is spelt 'Khuzestan' here.

I was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, but was raised in Khuzestan, Iran. I mean, my parents moved/migrated to Iran when I was four.

I am not sure which one is correct. [STRIKE]?[/STRIKE] It's not a question.

I wish I was born in any country other than my own country.:cross:

I wish I had been born in any country other than Afghanistan.:tick:
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