Nuristan Province

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Nuristan Province?Eastern Afghanistan, bordering Pakistan
2. How many people live in Nuristan Province?Approximately 167,000
3. How big is Nuristan Province?Approximately 9,225 square kilometers (3,562 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Nuristan Province?Parun
5. What language do people speak in Nuristan Province?Nuristani languages, Pashto, Dari
6. What is the administrative divisions?Seven districts

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