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Farah
فراه
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![]() The Citadel of Alexander the Great
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Province | Farah Province |
Elevation | 2,130 ft (650 m) |
Population
(2004)
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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.
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