Daykundi Province facts for kids
Daykundi (دایکندی in Persian) is one of the thirty-four provinces in Afghanistan. It is also spelled Daikondi or Daykundi. The capital city of Daykundi is Nili. This province is about 310 kilometers (193 miles) away from Kabul, which is the capital of Afghanistan. Daykundi is located in a region called Hazarajat.
Quick facts for kids Day Kundi (دایکندی) |
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| Country | Afghanistan |
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| Capital | Nili |
| - coordinates | 33°45′N 66°15′E / 33.75°N 66.25°E |
| Area | 18,088 km² (6,984 sq mi) |
| Population | 399,600 (2006) |
| Density | 49.4 /km² (128 /sq mi) |
| Timezone | UTC+4:30 |
| Main languages | Persian (Hazaragi dialect) |
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What is the Economy of Daykundi Like?
Daykundi province is famous for its farming. A very important crop grown here is almonds. Many people in the province work in agriculture.
Who Governs Daykundi Province?
The leader of Daykundi province is called the Governor. The Governor helps manage the province and its people. On April 15, 2011, Mr. Qurban Ali Oruzgani became the Governor of Daykundi province.
What are the Districts of Daykundi?
Daykundi province is divided into several smaller areas called districts. Each district has its own capital. These districts help organize the province.
| District | Capital | Population | Area | Notes |
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| Ishtarlay | This district was created in 2004 from Day Kundi District. | |||
| Kajran | This area became part of Daykundi in 2004. It was moved from Orūzgān Province. | |||
| Khedir | This district was also created in 2004 from Day Kundi District. | |||
| Kiti | This district was transferred from Orūzgān in 2004. It was part of Kajran District. | |||
| Miramor | This district moved from Orūzgān in 2004. It was created within Shahristan District. | |||
| Nili | Nili District was created in 2004 from Day Kundi District. | |||
| Sangi Takht | This district was created in 2004 from Day Kundi District. | |||
| Shahristan | This district was transferred from Orūzgān Province in 2004. |
Where is Daykundi Located?
Daykundi Province is in the central part of Afghanistan. It shares borders with several other provinces:
- To the northeast, it borders Bamyan Province.
- To the east, it borders Ghazni Province.
- To the south, it borders Orūzgān Province.
- To the southwest, it borders Helmand Province.
- To the northwest, it borders Ghor Province.
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Ghor Province | Bamyan Province | |
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Ghazni Province | |||
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| Helmand Province | Orūzgān Province |
Images for kids
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A map showing the districts of Day Kundi Province.
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This map shows the different language and ethnic groups in Afghanistan.
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Men from Daykundi province in 2009.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Daikondi para niños
