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Dahana-e-Ghuri District
District in Baghlan, Afghanistan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dahana i Ghuri district (pop: 86,400)[2] is located in the most southwestern part of Baghlan province, Afghanistan. The capital is Dahana i Ghuri[3] (also:Dahaneh-ye Ġawri, Dahana Gori, Dahana Ghori, Dahaneh-ye Ghowri). Its population is about 3,400 people. It is connected with Baghlan and Puli Khumri with an all-weather primary road.[3]
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District profile:[2]
- Villages: 105
- Schools: 18 primary, 7 secondary, 11 high schools
- Health centers: 2 basic, 1 comprehensive
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Economy
The majority of residents are engaged in farming and animal breeding. Main agricultural products include: wheat, barley, sesame, Zaghar, melon and water melon. Animals include: cow, sheep, donkey, horse and birds.[2]
History
The district was captured by the Taliban on 15 August 2016 after days of fighting with Afghan forces.[4]
External links
- Map of Settlements United Nations, AIMS, May 2002
References
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