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Zabul (زابل)
Province
Country Afghanistan
Capital Qalat
 - coordinates 32°06′N 67°06′E / 32.1°N 67.1°E / 32.1; 67.1
Area 17,343 km² (6,696 sq mi)
Population 276,100
Timezone UTC+4:30
Main language Pashto

Zabul (pronounced ZAH-bool) is a special province in the southern part of Afghanistan. Its capital city is Qalat. About 276,100 people live here. Most of the people in Zabul are from the Pashtun ethnic group.

What is Zabul Province Like?

Zabul is surrounded by other provinces in Afghanistan. To the east, you'll find Paktika and Ghazni provinces. Urozgan province is to the north. Kandahar province is to the west and southwest. To the south, Zabul borders the Balochistan state of Pakistan.

Most people in Zabul, around 80%, are farmers. They grow many different crops. Some of the main farm products include almonds, grapes, apricots, wheat, and various vegetables.

The current governor of Zabul province is Mr. Bissmillah Afghanmal. He was born in Kandahar in 1976.

Districts of Zabul

Zabul districts
Map showing the districts of Zabul province in Afghanistan.

Zabul province is divided into several smaller areas called districts. These districts help manage different parts of the province. There are 11 districts in Zabul province:

  • Argahandab District
  • Atghar District
  • Daychopan District
  • Kakar District
  • Mizan District
  • Naw Bahar District
  • Qalat District
  • Shah Joy District
  • Shamulzayi District
  • Shinkay District
  • Tarnak Aw Jaldak District

Getting Around Zabul

In 2006, Zabul province got its very first airstrip. It was built near Qalat, the capital city. This airstrip was mainly for the Afghan National Army. It is not a paved runway.

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