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Panjshir (پنجشیر) is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan, in the northeastern region. Its capital is Bazarak. The province has 7 districts: Bazarak, Rukha, Dara, Khenj, Anawa, Shutul, Paryan.
📜 History
Legendary valley resisted 9 Soviet offensives under Ahmad Shah Massoud. Never fell to Taliban 1996-2001.
🗺 Geography
Narrow valley carved by Panjshir River through Hindu Kush northeast of Kabul.
💰 Economy
Emerald and silver mining, agriculture, crafts.
🎭 Culture
Predominantly Tajik known for fierce independence and military prowess.
🏛 Politics
Stronghold of Northern Alliance. Ahmad Shah Massoud national hero assassinated Sept 9 2001.
⭐ Notable places
Massoud mausoleum, emerald mines, stunning mountain scenery, symbol of resistance.
📍 Districts — Panjshir
Panjshir (پنجشیر) is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan, in the northeastern region. Its capital is Bazarak. The province has 7 districts: Bazarak, Rukha, Dara, Khenj, Anawa, Shutul, Paryan.
BazarakبازارکBazarak (بازارک) is a district of Panjshir Province, Afghanistan. Postal code: 155301.
🗺 Map RukhaرُخهRukha (رُخه) is a district of Panjshir Province, Afghanistan. Postal code: 155301.
🗺 Map DaraدرهDara (دره) is a district of Panjshir Province, Afghanistan. Postal code: 155401.
🗺 Map Khenjخنج (حصه اول)Khenj (خنج (حصه اول)) is a district of Panjshir Province, Afghanistan. Postal code: 155501.
🗺 Map AnawaعنابهAnawa (عنابه) is a district of Panjshir Province, Afghanistan. Postal code: 155601.
🗺 Map ShutulشُتلShutul (شُتل) is a district of Panjshir Province, Afghanistan. Postal code: 155201.
🗺 Map ParyanپریانParyan (پریان) is a district of Panjshir Province, Afghanistan. Postal code: 155101.
🗺 Map District data: Open Admin Data (CC BY 4.0)
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