Paktia / پکتیا

Capital

Gardez

Region/location

southeast

Short history

Paktia / پکتیا 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 southeast. Landscape and daily life are often connected with mountains, Gardez routes and regional trade.

Known places or products

mountains, Gardez routes and regional trade

Recent neutral note

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