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Kapisa Province

Discover Kapisa, a tiny but mighty province in Afghanistan with amazing mountains and a long, long story!

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Gen. McChrystal Visits Kapisa Province

Gen. McChrystal Visits Kapisa Province

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Patrolling in Kapisa Province
Gen. McChrystal Visits Kapisa Province
Afghan Children Reading in Kapisa Province
Afghan School in Kapisa Province
Operations in Kapisa Province
Tagab Valley in Kapisa Province
Gen. McChrystal Visits Kapisa Province
Patrolling in Kapisa Province
Patrolling in Kapisa Province
Gen. McChrystal Visits Kapisa Province
Afghan School in Kapisa Province

Key Facts

Location
North-eastern Afghanistan.
Population
About 523,201 people.
Area
1,842 square kilometers (about 711 square miles).
Capital
Mahmud-i-Raqi.
Most Populous City
Nijrab.
Languages
Pashto and Dari.
Fun Fact
Kapisa is the smallest province in Afghanistan, but it's very crowded with people!

Where is Kapisa?

Imagine a special place in the northeastern part of Afghanistan. That's Kapisa Province! It's like a small puzzle piece tucked between other provinces. To the north, you'll find Panjshir, and to the east is Laghman. Kabul Province is to the south, and Parwan is to the west. Even though it's small, it's packed with people, making it super lively!

Mountains and Rivers Galore!

Kapisa is a land of tall mountains and rushing rivers. The mountains are so high, they touch the clouds! Rivers flow down from these peaks, bringing water to the land. This makes it a beautiful place with lots of green valleys. The weather can change a lot here, from warm summers to cold, snowy winters.

A Place with a Very Old Story

Kapisa has been around for a super long time, even longer than your grandparents' grandparents! People have lived here for thousands of years. Imagine all the stories these mountains and valleys could tell if they could talk! It’s a place where history whispers on the wind.

Who Lives in Kapisa?

Lots of friendly people call Kapisa home! They speak different languages, like Pashto and Dari. The main city where the leaders work is called Mahmud-i-Raqi. But the biggest and busiest town is Nijrab. Everyone works together to make Kapisa a special place.

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