Farah, Afghanistan facts for kids
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Farah
فراه
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The Citadel of Alexander the Great
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| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Farah Province |
| Elevation | 2,130 ft (650 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 109,409 |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 |
Farah (Pashto/Persian: فراه) is a city in western Afghanistan. It is the capital of Farah Province. There are about 109,409 people living here. It is at 650 m altitude. It is on the Farah River.
Economy and transportation
The city is a major trading and farming center in the area. There is an airport with a paved runway.
Images for kids
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Afghan girls sing songs to U.S. service members during a visit to the orphanage in Farah City June 19, 2012.
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