Helmand Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Helmand jan (هلمند) |
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| Province | |
| Country | Afghanistan |
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| Capital | Lashkar Gah |
| - coordinates | 31°00′N 64°00′E / 31.0°N 64.0°E |
| Area | 58,584 km² (22,619 sq mi) |
| Population | 1,441,769 |
| Timezone | UTC+4:30 |
| Main language | Pashto, |
Helmand (Pashto/Dari: هلمند) is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan. It is in the southwest of the country. Its capital is Lashkar Gah. The Helmand River flows through the mainly desert region, providing water for irrigation.
Helmand is the world's largest opium-producing region. It makes 75% of the world's total production. This is more than all of Burma, which is the second largest producing nation after Afghanistan. Afghan opium accounts for more than 90% of the global supply.
The current governor is Mohammad Golab Mangal (since March 2008).
Much of the fighting between NATO and Taliban forces is taking place in this province. Helmand is said to be a Taliban stronghold.
Border with Pakistan
Helmand has a southern border with the Balochistan province of Pakistan. Many domestic and international observers have criticized Pakistan's efforts towards securing the border against Taliban insurgents.
Cities
- Lashkar Gah
- Sangin
- Musa Qala
Demographics
The population is 1,441,769. The area is 58,584 square kilometres. Pashtuns are the majority estimated at 92% of the population. There are also Balochs who are in the south. Also there are small numbers of Hazara, Brahui and Tajik.
Districts
| District | Capital | Population | Area | Notes |
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| Baghran | 129,947 | |||
| Dishu | 29,005 | |||
| Garmsir | 107,153 | |||
| Nahri Saraj | 166,827 | also known as Nahre Saraj | ||
| Kajaki | 119,023 | |||
| Khanashin (Reg) | 17,333 | |||
| Lashkargah | 201,546 | |||
| Musa Qala | Musa Qala | 138,896 | ||
| Nad Ali | 235,590 | |||
| Nawa-I-Barakzayi | 89,814 | |||
| Nawzad | 108,258 | |||
| Sangin | Sangin | 213,901 | ||
| Washir | 31,476 |
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Farah Province | Ghor Province | Daykundi Province Orūzgān Province |
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| Nimruz Province |  |
Kandahar Province | ||
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Balochistan,  Pakistan |
Images for kids
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Grishk Dam, built by the United States around the 1960s.
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Camp Leatherneck
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Afghan National Police station in Lashkargah.
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Locals drive on the new 12-kilometer road built by Afghans partnered with Marine and British engineer mentors. The new road was completed five months ahead of schedule and built entirely by Afghans.
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The Antonov An-225 Mriya at Camp Bastion
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An Afghan police officer giving a book to schoolgirls during the opening of a new girls' school in Helmand
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Ethnolinguistic groups of Afghanistan
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The Kajaki Dam (left) and spillway (right)
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Mountains in Musa Qala District during sunset
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Afghan National Security Forces, which includes Afghan National Police (ANP), Afghan Border Police (ABP) and Afghan Local Police (ALP)
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Afghans with national flags
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See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Helmand para niños
