Ghazni Province

The province spans across mountainous terrain at 3238 meters elevation, featuring diverse landscapes from snow-covered peaks to agricultural valleys in the region.

During the 10th century, the Ghaznavid Empire established its capital in this province, transforming it into a central hub for trade and governance.

The province maintains a diverse population of Hazaras, Pashtuns, and Tajiks, each group contributing their languages, traditions, and customs to the region.

The Kabul-Kandahar Highway connects the province to major Afghan cities, while Ghazni Airport provides limited domestic flight services to the capital.

The region contains nineteen administrative districts, making it one of the largest provincial subdivisions in Afghanistan with varied geographical features.

Location: Afghanistan

Capital city: Ghazni

Elevation above the sea: 3,238 m

Shares border with: Daykundi Province, Paktia Province, Paktika Province

Address: Ghazni, Afghanistan

Website: http://ghazni.gov.af

GPS coordinates: 33.50000,68.00000

Latest update: September 2, 2025 08:34