Helmand Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Helmand (هلمند) |
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| 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 in Afghanistan. It is located in the southwest part of the country. Its capital city is Lashkar Gah. The Helmand River flows through this mostly desert area. This river provides important water for farming.
The current governor of Helmand is Mohammad Golab Mangal. He has been the governor since March 2008.
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Border with Pakistan
Helmand shares a southern border with the Balochistan province of Pakistan.
Cities in Helmand
- Lashkar Gah
- Sangin
- Musa Qala
People of Helmand
Helmand province has a population of about 1,441,769 people. The area of the province is 58,584 square kilometers. Most of the people living here are Pashtuns, making up about 92% of the population. There are also Balochs who live in the southern parts. You can also find smaller groups of Hazara, Brahui, and Tajik people.
Districts of Helmand Province
Helmand province is divided into several smaller areas called districts. Each district has its own capital.
| 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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Kandahar Province | ||
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Balochistan,  Pakistan |
Images for kids
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Grishk Dam, a dam built around the 1960s.
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A helicopter flying over Camp Leatherneck.
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An Afghan National Police station in Lashkargah.
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Local people driving on a new road built by Afghans with help from Marine and British engineers.
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The huge Antonov An-225 Mriya airplane at Camp Bastion.
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An Afghan police officer giving a book to schoolgirls at a new school opening.
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A map showing different language groups in Afghanistan.
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The Kajaki Dam (left) and its spillway (right).
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Mountains in Musa Qala District during sunset.
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Members of the Afghan National Security Forces during a ceremony.
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Afghan children waving national flags during a celebration.
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See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Helmand para niños
