Balkh / بلخ

Capital

Mazar-i-Sharif

Region/location

north

Short history

Balkh / بلخ is a province of Afghanistan with its own local history, family structures and regional identity.

Culture and languages

Dari, Pashto and local languages or dialects may be present. Respect for family, elders and hospitality is important.

Nature/geography

The province is located in north. Landscape and daily life are often connected with historic Balkh, the Blue Mosque area and regional trade.

Known places or products

historic Balkh, the Blue Mosque area and regional trade

Recent neutral note

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