Ghazni Province, Province in southeastern Afghanistan.
Description
Ghazni is a province in southeastern Afghanistan with mountainous landscapes and changing terrain throughout its territory. The region combines snow-capped peaks with cultivated valleys and diverse geographical zones across its expanse.
History
The province served as the capital of the Ghaznavid Dynasty in the 10th century and became a major center for trade and political authority in the region. The ancient city was long a strategic location for different kingdoms and cultures.
Culture
The province maintains a diverse population of Hazaras, Pashtuns, and Tajiks, each group contributing their languages, traditions, and customs to the region.
Practical
The Kabul-Kandahar Highway connects the province to major Afghan cities and provides road access for travelers. Local airport services offer limited flight options to the capital for those who need them.
Did you know?
The province divides into nineteen administrative districts and ranks among the largest provincial subdivisions in the country. These many districts reflect the different landscapes and populations that inhabit the region.
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Ghazni Minarets
40.9 km
Citadel of Ghazni
39.7 km
Palace of Sultan Mas'ud III
41.7 km
Band E Sardeh Dam
63.2 km
Forward Operating Base Arian
38.1 kmAjar Valley National Park
108 km
Qalat City Fort
185.3 kmKichasurkh
32.3 kmShadi-Kor
27.8 kmPasī Ghār
43.1 kmKōh-e Lālā Shahīd
148.7 kmMuḩammad Shafīq Mēnah
172.8 kmSulţān Mēnah
171.5 kmDê Jīālīzī Mēnē
177.8 kmBurān Khēl Mēnē
174.7 kmShakhi-Mardangar
33.1 kmSra Ghundai, Ghazni
130.5 kmچوگی
106.2 kmKharaba-i-Nurkhanay
85.3 kmLogar River
93.1 kmСарде 1967 دسرده بند۱۳۴۶
63.2 kmڅپلوی
152.7 kmد خټک کلی
156.1 kmگناوه
92.8 kmشش برجه سنگماشه
65.2 kmTank
39.8 kmTank
40.8 kmLine Of Tanks
38.5 kmAb Band District
Ajristan District
Andar District
Dih Yak District
Gelan District
Ghazni District
Giro District
Jaghori District
Khogyani District
Khwaja Umari District
Malestan District
Muqur
Nawa District
Nawur District
Qarabagh District
Rashidan District
Waghaz District
Zana Khan District
Jaghatū District
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