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Bamyan

بامیان
The location of Bamiyan Province within Afghanistan
The location of Bamiyan Province within Afghanistan
Country  Afghanistan
Capital city Bamyan
Area
 • Total 14,175 km2 (5,473 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • 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.

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.

Districts of Bamyan Province
District Capital Population Area Notes
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
Bamyan districts
Districts of Bamyan.


What People Do in Bamyan

Farming and Food

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A small boy in a potato field in Bamyan

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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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Provincia de Bamiyán para niños

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