Show me how to refer retreive the value of of the url in in JavaScript

Show me how to refer retreive the value of of the url in in JavaScript

I have the following code in my index page:

Sokoto State






I want you to show me how I can reference it in my external javaScript file, so that I can assign the value of xlink:href (which happens in this case to be "state.php?state=Sokoto") to a variable

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Requirements

Just know JavaScript enough to make this work. Show me how to do it, and immediately it works, I will accept the order as completed

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Skills Required

Javascript Ajax