Maidan Wardak Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Maidan Wardak |
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| Country | Afghanistan |
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| Capital | Maidan Shahr |
| - coordinates | 34°24′N 68°24′E / 34.4°N 68.4°E |
| Area | 9,934 km² (3,836 sq mi) |
| Population | 540,100 |
| Density | 46.2 /km² (120 /sq mi) |
| Timezone | UTC+4:30 |
| Main languages | Pashto Dari Persian |
Maidan Wardak Province (also known as Maidan Wardag or Maidan Vardak) is one of the 34 provinces in Afghanistan. It is located in the central eastern part of the country. About 540,100 people live in this province. The capital city of Maidan Wardak is Maidan Shahr.
Exploring Maidan Wardak's Districts
Maidan Wardak Province is divided into several smaller areas called districts. Each district has its own capital and a unique population mix. These districts help manage the different communities and regions within the province.
| District | Capital | Population | Area | Main Ethnic Groups (%) | Notes |
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| Chak | 83,376 | 1,273 | 100% Pashtuns | ||
| Day Mirdad | 28,865 | 56% Hazaras, 44% Pashtuns | |||
| Hisa-I-Awali Bihsud | 25,079 | 90% Hazaras, 10% Pashtuns | |||
| Jaghatu | 46,667 | 88% Pashtuns, 22% Hazaras | Moved from Ghazni Province in 2005 | ||
| Jalrez | 44,873 | 48% Pashtuns, 47% Hazaras, 5% Tajiks | |||
| Markazi Bihsud | 94,328 | 85% Hazaras, 15% Pashtuns | |||
| Maidan Shar | 35,008 | 85% Pashtuns, 14% Tajiks, 1% Hazaras | |||
| Narkh | 56,354 | 80% Pashtuns, 15% Tajiks, 5% Hazaras | |||
| Saydabad | 114,793 | 1,163 | 100% Pashtuns |
Neighboring Provinces
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Bamyan Province | Parwan Province | Kabul Province | |
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| Ghazni Province | Logar Province |
Maidan Wardak Province shares its borders with several other provinces in Afghanistan. To the north, it is next to Parwan Province. To the northeast, you'll find Kabul Province, which is home to Afghanistan's capital city. Logar Province is to the southeast, and Ghazni Province is located to the south. Finally, to the northwest, Maidan Wardak borders Bamyan Province.
Images for kids
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US Soldier in Wardak Province in 2011
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A school being renovated in the Jalrez district of Wardak province in 2009
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Vardak para niños
