Ghōr Province

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Ghōr Province?Central Afghanistan, within the Hindu Kush mountain range
2. How many people live in Ghōr Province?Approximately 764,500 people
3. How big is Ghōr Province?36,479 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Ghōr Province?Chaghcharan (Firozkoh)
5. What language do people speak in Ghōr Province?Dari, Pashto
6. What is the historical significance?Heartland of the medieval Ghurid dynasty

Geomorphology: The study of the origin and evolution of terrestrial and extraterrestrial landforms.
Tectonic Activity: The movement and interaction of the Earth's crustal plates, which can cause earthquakes and mountain formation.
Ghurid Dynasty: A medieval Persianate dynasty of Tajik origin that ruled over a vast area of Central and South Asia.
Remittances: Money sent by people working abroad or in other regions back to their families.