Ghazni Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ghazni (غزنى) |
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| Country | Afghanistan |
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| Capital | Ghazni |
| - coordinates | 33°30′N 68°00′E / 33.5°N 68°E |
| Area | 22,915 km² (8,848 sq mi) |
| Population | 931,000 (2002) |
| Timezone | UTC+4:30 |
| Main languages | Pashto Dari Persian |
Ghazni (pronounced Gaz-nee) is one of the 34 provinces in Afghanistan. It is located in the eastern part of the country. The main city and capital of Ghazni province is called Ghazni City.
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People and Places in Ghazni Province
Ghazni province is home to many different groups of people. The main ethnic groups living here are the Hazaras, Pashtuns, and Tajiks. You can also find some Burki and Uzbek people.
The province is divided into 19 smaller areas called districts. Each district has its own unique mix of people.
| District name | District Center | Main ethnic groups (%) |
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| Ab Band | Haji Khel | 100% Pashtun |
| Ajristan | Sangar | 97% Hazara, 3% Pashtun |
| Andar | Miray | 100% Pashtun |
| Dih Yak | Ramak | 89% Pashtun, 11% Tajik |
| Gelan | Janda | 100% Pashtun |
| Ghazni | Ghazni | 50% Tajik, 25% Hazara, 25% Pashtun |
| Giro | Pana | 100% Pashtun |
| Jaghatu | Gul Bahawari | 88% Hazara, 22% Pashtun |
| Jaghori | Sange-e-Masha | 100% Hazara |
| Khogyani | Khogyani | 100% Pashtun |
| Khwaja Umari | Kwaja Umari | 45% Hazara, 35% Tajik and 20% Pashtun |
| Malistan | Malistan | 100% Hazara |
| Muqur | Muqur | 85% Pashtun, 15% Tajik |
| Nawa | Nawa | 100% Pashtun |
| Nawur | Du Abi | 100% Hazara |
| Qarabagh | Qarabagh | 50% Hazara, 40% Tajik, 10% Pashtun |
| Rashidan | Rashidan | 96% Pashtun, 4% Hazara |
| Waghaz | Waghaz | 100% Pashtun |
| Zana Khan | Dado | 100% Pashtun |
Some people who follow the Sikh and Hindu religions also live in Ghazni province. Many of them had to leave the country during a difficult time. However, with the current government, many have been able to return to Ghazni City.
Important Structures
One important structure in Ghazni province is the Band E Sardeh Dam. It is located in the Andar District, close to the border with Paktika Province. This dam creates a large lake that holds water. This water is very important for watering the farms in the Kahnjoor area.
Related pages
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Daykundi Province | Bamyan Province | Wardak Province | |
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Logar Province Paktia Province |
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| Zabul Province | Paktika Province |
Images for kids
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View of the Old Ghazni City
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The minaret of Ghazni, built by Bahram Shah during the Ghaznavid Empire
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Polish forces in Rashidan district during "Operation Passage" in April 2009.
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U.S. paratroopers and Afghan soldiers move into a village during a combined patrol in 2012.
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Schoolgirls in Ghazni province
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The Sardeh Band Dam in 2012
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Gazni para niños
