Herat Province

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Herat Province?Western Afghanistan, bordering Iran and Turkmenistan
2. How many people live in Herat Province?Approximately 3,780,000 people
3. How big is Herat Province?Approximately 54,778 square kilometers (21,150 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Herat Province?Herat City
5. What language do people speak in Herat Province?Primarily Persian (Dari), with other ethnic languages also present
6. What is the key infrastructure?Herat International Airport, Shindand Air Base, Salma Dam

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