Zabul Province, Administrative province in southern Afghanistan
Description
Zabul is a province in southern Afghanistan that spans mountains and flat lands while bordering Pakistan and neighboring provinces. The territory combines different landscapes from higher elevations to dry plains, with Qalat serving as its main administrative center.
History
The area was once part of the ancient region of Zabulistan and separated as its own province from Kandahar in 1963. This establishment marked a turning point in how the southern region was governed.
Culture
The region is home to Pashtun communities who practice traditional ways of life centered on farming and herding animals across the valleys and plains. These long-standing practices shape daily routines and connections to the land that visitors can observe in local settlements.
Practical
The main road for travel is Highway 1, which connects Kandahar to Kabul and passes through the key towns in the region. An unpaved airstrip near Qalat offers an alternative for visitors who prefer to avoid longer road journeys.
Did you know?
The northern mountain areas contain groves of sea buckthorn and willow trees, while lower elevations feature dry shrubs and pistachio trees scattered across the landscape. This mix of vegetation across different heights reveals the region's natural diversity.
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