Paktia Province Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Paktia (پکتیا)
Province
Landscape in Paktia Province
Country	Afghanistan

Capital	Gardez
- coordinates	33°36′N 69°30′E / 33.6°N 69.5°E / 33.6; 69.5

Area	6,432 km² (2,483 sq mi)

Population	415,000 (2002)

Timezone	UTC+4:30

languages	Pashto

Paktia (Pashto: پکتيا - Paktyā) is a special area called a province in the country of Afghanistan. Its main city, or capital, is Gardez. About 1.3 million people live in Paktia Province. Most of the people living here are from the Pashtun group.

Exploring Paktia's Districts

Paktia Province is divided into 14 smaller areas called districts. Each district has its own main town or center. Here's a look at some of them:

**Districts of Paktia Province**
District	Capital	Notes
Ahmadabad		This district was created in 2005 from parts of Sayid Karam District. It also includes an unofficial area called Mirzaka.
Dand Aw Patan
Gardez		This district includes the capital city, Gardez. Gardez is important because it's where the main roads of the province meet.
Gerda Serai
Janikhel
Lazha Ahmadkhel
Lazha Mangal
Mirzaka
Tsamkani		This district has the city of Tsamkani, which is the biggest city in the eastern part of Paktia. It's also a major way to get to Pakistan.
Sayid Karam		This district was divided into smaller parts in 2005.
Shwak
Wuza Zadran		This district was divided in 2005 to create the Gerda Serai district.
Zazi		Sometimes, people who are trying to escape problems between different groups in Pakistan find safety in Jaji.
Zurmat		This is a busy district with many people and good farms. Unlike most other districts, Zurmat has more than one tribal group, which can sometimes make things a bit more complicated.