Paktia Province

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Paktia Province?Eastern Afghanistan
2. How many people live in Paktia Province?Approximately 623,000 people
3. What is the capital of Paktia Province?Gardez
4. What is Paktia Province like?Paktia is a region in eastern Afghanistan with tall mountains, valleys, and plains. The weather has hot summers and very cold winters, and high places often get heavy snow. People there grow crops and raise animals to support their families.
5. What is the special food of Paktia?A popular dish is dandakai, made from rice and mung beans or green grams. It is a tasty and nutritious meal that uses ingredients grown locally.

Loya Paktia: A larger historical and cultural region in eastern Afghanistan that includes Paktia Province.
Soviet-Afghan War: A conflict from 1979 to 1989 involving Soviet forces and Afghan mujahideen resistance.
Tribal Society: A social structure characterized by strong kinship ties, customs, and often decentralized forms of authority.