Nimruz Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nimruz (نیمروز) |
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| Province | |
| Country | Afghanistan |
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| Capital | Zaranj |
| - coordinates | 31°00′N 62°30′E / 31.0°N 62.5°E |
| Area | 41,005 km² (15,832 sq mi) |
| Population | 170,000 (2010) |
| Density | 5.634 /km² (15 /sq mi) |
| Governor | Abdul Karim Brahui |
| Timezone | UTC+4:30 |
| Main languages | Balochi Pashto Persian |
Nimruz (Balochi/Pashto/Persian: نیمروز ) is one of the thirty-four provinces of Afghanistan. It is in the southwest of the country on the borders of Iran and Pakistan. There are about 170,00 people in the Province. A lot of the Provice is covered by the desert area of Dashti Margo.
Districts
| District | Capital | Population | Area |
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| Chahar Burjak | 8,080 | ||
| Chakhansur | 11,165 | ||
| Kang | 13,514 | ||
| Khash Rod | 35,381 | ||
| Zaranj | Zaranj (capital city) | 49,851 |
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Sistan and Baluchistan Province,  Iran |
Balochistan,  Pakistan |
Images for kids
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Former Governor Abdul Karim Barahawi and Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general of Regional Command Southwest, discussing local issues in 2011.
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Delaram-Zaranj Highway at the Afghan-Iranian border crossing in Zaranj.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Nimruz para niños
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