Bamyan Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bamyan
بامیان
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The location of Bamiyan Province within Afghanistan
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| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Capital city | Bamyan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14,175 km2 (5,473 sq mi) |
| Population
(2006)
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| • Total | 387,300 |
| • Density | 27.323/km2 (70.766/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 |
| Main languages | Dari Persian (Hazaragi dialect) |
Bamyan Province (which is spelled Persian: بامیان in Dari) is a special part of Afghanistan. It's located right in the middle of the country. The main city, or capital city, is also called Bamyan. Most people living here are Hazaras. There are also smaller groups of Tajiks and Pashtuns. Bamyan is the biggest province in the Hazarajat area of Afghanistan.
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Who Leads Bamyan?
Governors of Bamyan
The person in charge of a province is called a governor. A past governor of Bamyan Province was Habiba Sarabi. She was very important because she was the first, and so far, only female governor in all of Afghanistan's history.
Parts of Bamyan Province
Districts of Bamyan
Bamyan Province is divided into smaller areas called districts. Each district has its own main town or capital.
| District | Capital | Population | Area | Notes |
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| Bamyan | Bamyan | 73,200 | ||
| Kahmard | Kahmard | 32,200 | This district became part of Bamyan in 2005. Before that, it was part of Baghlan Province. | |
| Panjab | Panjab | 60,400 | ||
| Sayghan | Sayghan | 21,200 | This district was also moved from Baghlan Province in 2005. It was created from part of Kahmard District. | |
| Shibar | Shibar | 26,100 | ||
| Waras | Waras | 96,700 | ||
| Yakawlang | Nayak | 77,500 |
What People Do in Bamyan
Farming and Food
Bamyan is very well known for its potatoes! Many farmers grow them here.
Learning and Education
Bamyan Province is home to the only university in its area, called Bamiyan University. This is an important place for young people to continue their education.
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| Daykundi Province | Ghazni Province | Wardak Province |
Images for kids
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The taller, 55-meter Buddha statue in 1963 and how it looked in 2008 after it was destroyed.
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Band-e Amir National Park, a beautiful natural area.
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A map showing where mines are located in Bamyan Province.
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A view of Bamyan province.
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The stunning mountain cliffs at Band-e Amir in Bamyan.
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A local person in the Bamyan area.
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An overview of the Bamyan area, seen from where the Buddha statues once stood.
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An arsenic spring in Kallu Valley, Afghanistan.
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See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Bamiyán para niños
