Parwan Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Parwān (پروان) |
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| Country | Afghanistan |
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| Capital | Charikar |
| - coordinates | 35°00′N 69°00′E / 35.0°N 69.0°E |
| Area | 5,974 km² (2,307 sq mi) |
| Population | 560,000 |
| Timezone | UTC+4:30 |
| Main language | Dari (Persian) Pashto |
Parwan (also spelled Parvān) is a province in Afghanistan. It's one of the country's 34 provinces. About 560,000 people live there. The main city and capital of Parwan is Charikar.
A Look at Parwan's Past
Parwan has a long and interesting history. Around 329 BC, a famous leader named Alexander the Great started a settlement here. Later, in 792 AD, the area was taken over by the Arabs.
Districts of Parwan Province
Parwan Province is divided into several smaller areas called districts. Each district has its own capital. Here's a list of the districts in Parwan:
| District | Capital | Population | Area | Notes |
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| Bagram | 95,423 | |||
| Charikar (Capital) | 230,613 | |||
| Ghorband | 74,123 | |||
| Jabal Saraj | 80,052 | This district was divided into smaller parts in 2005. | ||
| Kohi Safi | 13,627 | |||
| Salang | 33,627 | |||
| Sayed Khel | 63,334 | This district was created in 2005 from parts of Jabul Saraj District. | ||
| Shekh Ali | 22,831 | |||
| Shinwari | 39,057 | |||
| Surkhi Parsa | 33,639 |
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Baghlan Province | Panjshir Province | |
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| Bamyan Province |  |
Kapisa Province | ||
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| Wardak Province | Kabul Province |
Images for kids
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Students learning in a computer class at the Korean Education and Cultural Center in Parwan.
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A view near the Shibar Pass, which connects Parwan to Bamyan.
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A road in Parwan Province, close to the Sayed Bridge, which is north of Bagram Air Base.
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Fields located near the Sayed Bridge.
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School girls in a rural area of Parwan.
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A member of the Afghan National Police helping to manage local children waiting for winter supplies from the U.S. military.
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Afghan women working inside a factory in Parwan.
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See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Paruán para niños
