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Burka district is in the northeastern part of Baghlan province. Its population is approximately 49,000. The capital is the city of Burka (alternate names: Borkeh, Barkah). It is in the foothills of the Hindu Kush mountains. The district is prone to earthquakes. On 5 May 2021 it was captured by Taliban forces.[1]

Burka
برکه (برکه
District
Burka
Location within Afghanistan
Coordinates: 36°14′24″N 69°09′36″E
Country Afghanistan
ProvinceBaghlan Province
Control Taliban

Demographics


The district dominated by Uzbeks at 70%, followed by Tajiks with 20%. Hazaras and Pashtuns share half-half their part in the district.[2]


References


  1. Taliban captures district in northern Afghanistan; attacks increasing as US pulls out, 5 May 2021
  2. "District Profile" (PDF). UNHCR. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 October 2005. Retrieved 1 July 2015.






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