Khost Province facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Khost
Province
Map of Afghanistan with Khost highlighted
Country	Afghanistan
Capital	Khost
Area
• Total	4,151.5 km2 (1,602.9 sq mi)
Population  (2015)
• Total	574,582
• Density	138.4035/km2 (358.463/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+4:30
Area code(s)	AF-KHO
Main languages	Pashto

Khost is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan. It is located in the eastern part of the country. To its east, Khost Province shares a border with Waziristan and Kurram in Pakistan. In the past, Khost Province was part of Paktia Province. The larger area around Khost is still known as Loya Paktia, which means "Greater Paktia."

The city of Khost is the capital of Khost Province. About 574,582 people lived in Khost Province in 2015. Most of the people, about 99%, are Pashtuns. The remaining 1% are Tajiks and other groups. Khost Airport helps people travel by air. It offers domestic flights to Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan.

The Durand Line is an international 2,200-kilometre (1,400 mi) border between Pakistan and Afghanistan

A Look at Khost's History

In 1924, Khost Province was known as the Southern Province. During this time, a group called the Mangal Pashtun Tribe started a rebellion. This event is known as the Khost rebellion. The rebellion lasted until 1925. In the end, the Afghan Government was able to stop the uprising.

Keeping the Peace in Khost

The Afghan National Police (ANP) is in charge of all law enforcement activities in Khost Province. They work to keep the province safe. The border between Khost Province and Pakistan's FATA region is watched and protected by the Afghan Border Police (ABP). The ABP is a part of the ANP. This border is called the Durand Line. It is a very important border to monitor.

Districts of Khost Province

Khost province in 2008

Khost (Matun) District is in the central and eastern part of Khost Province

Khost Province is divided into several smaller areas called districts. Each district has its own capital and population. Here is a list of the districts in Khost Province:

Images for kids

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  Military engagement near Khost.

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  Map of the Mujahideen in 1985.

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  Image of Shaikh Zayed University.

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  Khost, the capital of Khost province

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  Children in Khost

See also

In Spanish: Provincia de Jost para niños