Zari (Pashto/Dari: زاری) is a district in Balkh Province, Afghanistan.[2] It was created in 2005 from part of Kishindih District.
Zari
زاری | |
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![]() ![]() Zari Location within Afghanistan[1] | |
Coordinates: 35°51′00″N 66°43′48″E | |
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Province | Balkh Province |
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• Total | 846 km2 (327 sq mi) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 42,600 |
District profile:[3]
On 1 May 2020, the Taliban attacked Zari District overnight, killing 13 members of the Afghan security forces and injuring 17 others.[4]
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Capital: Balkh | ||
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