Badakhshan Province

The province stretches across 44,835 square kilometers of varied terrain, from high peaks to river valleys, bordering Tajikistan, Pakistan, and China.

Through the ancient Silk Road networks, Badakhshan functioned as a vital trade center, particularly for precious stones such as lapis lazuli and rubies.

The population includes multiple ethnic groups speaking different languages, with Dari-speaking Tajiks forming the majority alongside Uzbeks, Kyrgyz, and Pamiri communities.

Fayzabad Airport connects the provincial capital to Kabul, while the region contains over 1,200 villages spread across 22 administrative districts.

The province contains Noshaq, the highest mountain in Afghanistan at 7,492 meters, marking the border with Pakistan in the northeastern section.

Location: Afghanistan

Capital city: Fayzabad

Elevation above the sea: 3,669 m

Shares border with: Takhar Province, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

GPS coordinates: 38.00000,71.00000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:23