Herat Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Herat (هرات) |
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| Province | |
| Country | Afghanistan |
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| Capital | Herat |
| - coordinates | 34°00′N 62°00′E / 34.0°N 62.0°E |
| Area | 54,778 km² (21,150 sq mi) |
| Population | 1,762,157 |
| Timezone | UTC+4:30 |
| Main language | Dari (Persian) Pashto |
Herat (Persian/Pashto: هرات) is one the 34 provinces of Afghanistan. It is in the south-western region of the country. The main city and capital is named Herat.
The region of Herat used to be part of Greater Khorasan. It was ruled by the Tahirids followed by the Saffarids, Samanids, Ghaznavids, Ghurids, Ilkhanates, Timurids, and Saffavids. In the early-18th century it became part of the Afghan Hotaki dynasty followed by the Durrani Empire.
Demographics
There are about 1,762,157 people living in Herat Province.
Population by districts
There are 16 districts within the province. These are listed in the table below.
| District | Capital | Population (2006) | Area |
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| Adraskan | 56,193 | ||
| Chishti Sharif | 25,428 | ||
| Farsi | 28,252 | ||
| Ghoryan | 90,201 | ||
| Gulran | 106,983 | ||
| Guzara | 135,187 | ||
| Herat (Capital) | 397,456 | ||
| Injil | 224,607 | ||
| Karukh | 58,594 | ||
| Kohsan | 57,782 | ||
| Kushk | 133,446 | ||
| Kushki Kuhna | 41,642 | ||
| Obe | 75,175 | ||
| Pashtun Zarghun | 90,817 | ||
| Shindand | 185,418 | ||
| Zinda Jan | 54,976 |
Sport
Football (soccer) is the popular sport in Herat Province. Cricket is also getting popular.
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Images for kids
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City of Herat, which is the capital of the province.
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An Afghan Air Force Mi-17 helicopter sits on the ramp at Shindand Air Base in 2011.
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Herat International Airport
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Herāt para niños
