Nuristan / نورستان

Capital

Parun

Region/location

east / northeast

Short history

Nuristan / نورستان 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 east / northeast. Landscape and daily life are often connected with forested mountains, valleys and distinct local languages.

Known places or products

forested mountains, valleys and distinct local languages

Recent neutral note

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