Wakhan

The Wakhan Corridor forms a narrow strip of territory in northeastern Afghanistan, extending 217 miles with widths ranging from 9 to 40 miles.

The region emerged from the 1895 agreement between British and Russian empires, establishing a buffer zone to prevent territorial conflicts between the two powers.

The corridor houses approximately 12,000 inhabitants, primarily consisting of Wakhi people who practice agriculture and herd sheep along the mountain valleys.

The Wakhjir Pass at the eastern end connects Afghanistan to China, though seasonal conditions limit regular access through this mountainous terrain.

The corridor reaches elevations of 16,152 feet and contains the source of the Panj and Pamir rivers that form the Amu Darya water system.

Location: ولایت بدخشان

Shares border with: Chitral District

Address: Wakhan, Afghanistan

GPS coordinates: 37.12924,73.61868

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:06