Nangarhar Province

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/nangarhar-province

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Nangarhar Province?Eastern Afghanistan, bordering Pakistan
2. How many people live in Nangarhar Province?Approximately 1,735,531 (ranking 3rd nationally)
3. How big is Nangarhar Province?Not specified in source
4. What is the capital of Nangarhar Province?Jalalabad
5. What language do people speak in Nangarhar Province?Pashto and Dari
6. What is Nangarhar Province known for?Renowned for its fish and karahi dishes

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Demographic: Relating to the statistical study of human populations, their structures, and changes.
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