AFGZI: Ghazni, Afghanistan
| location name |
Ghazni |
| population |
141000 |
| country |
Afghanistan |
| locode country |
AF |
| status |
Airport |
| timezone |
Afghanistan Time |
Ghazni Description
For the Province of Ghazni see Ghazni Province Ghazniغزني — City — Ghazni is located in AfghanistanGhazniGhazni Coordinates: 33°33′N 68°25′E / 33.55°N 68.417°E / 33.55; 68.417Coordinates: 33°33′N 68°25′E / 33.55°N 68.417°E / 33.55; 68.417 Country 22x20px Afghanistan Province Ghazni Province District Ghazni District Elevation 2,219 m (7,280 ft) Population (2006) • Total 141,000 Time zone Afghanistan Standard Time Ghazni is a city in central-east Afghanistan with a population of about 141,000 people. Situated on a plateau at 7,280 feet (2,219 m) above sea level, the city is considered more like a town by international standard and serves as the capital of Ghazni Province. It is linked by a highway with Kandahar to the south-west, Kabul to the northeast and Gardez to the east. It is located 143 kilometes by road southwest of Kabul. Just like other cities of Afghanistan, Ghazni is very old and has witnessed many military invasions. In pre-Islamic days, the area was inhabited by Buddhists and Hindus until the Saffarids from Zarang in the east came to spread Islam in the 9th century. Sabuktigin made it the capital of the Ghaznvid Empire in the 10th century. It was later destroyed by the Ghurids, when one of its rulers completely burned the city to the ground. During the First Anglo-Afghan War in the 19th century, it was again destroyed by the British-Indian forces. The city is currently being rebuilt by the NATO states, mainly by the United States.
Travel Informations
Ghazni Provincial Handbook: A Guide to the People and the Province
A concise and contemporary guide designed to orient and inform readers about the people, politics, and places of Ghazni. Topics covered include: the people (tribes, language, culture, history, etc.); the provincial government and how it functions; the economy and development activities; and key leaders and big issues. Also included inside are a number of useful tables, maps, contact information, and other resources. For bulk orders, please visit the publisher's website (www.idsinternational.net). buy on amazon *
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