Herat / هرات

Capital

Herat

Region/location

west

Short history

Herat / هرات 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 west. Landscape and daily life are often connected with Herat Citadel, poetry, crafts, minarets and western Afghan culture.

Known places or products

Herat Citadel, poetry, crafts, minarets and western Afghan culture

Recent neutral note

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