Urozgan Province facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Urozgan (اروزگان)
Province
Country	Afghanistan
Capital	Tarinkot
- coordinates	32°48′N 66°00′E / 32.8°N 66.0°E / 32.8; 66.0
Area	22,696 km² (8,763 sq mi)
Population	314,000 (2006)
Timezone	UTC+4:30
Main language	Pashto

Urōzgān (Pashto: اروزگان), also known as Uruzgan or Oruzgan, is one of the 34 provinces in Afghanistan. A province is like a large region or state within a country. The main city and capital of Urozgan is Tarinkot. Most of this province is covered by mountains.

Geography and People

Urozgan Province is located in the central part of Afghanistan. It is known for its rugged, mountainous landscape. The province shares borders with several other Afghan provinces. To the north, it borders Daykundi Province, and to the east, it touches Zabul Province.

The main language spoken by the people in Urozgan is Pashto. In 2006, about 314,000 people lived in the province. Most people in Urozgan live in rural areas, meaning they live in the countryside rather than in big cities.

		Daykundi Province	Ghazni Province
	Helmand Province		Zabul Province
		Urozgan Province
		Kandahar Province

Districts of Urozgan

Urozgan Province is divided into several smaller areas called districts. Each district has its own local administration. These districts help manage the different parts of the province.

Images for kids

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  Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) stand by near the Chutu Bridge during a grand opening ceremony for the bridge in December 2008.

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  Soldiers from Australia's Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) in December 2009.

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  U.S. Army soldier watching Afghans pass during a logistics inspection in Tarinkot.

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  A U.S. soldier socializing with local children in the Darafshan Valley in 2012.

See also

In Spanish: Provincia de Uruzgán para niños