Kunar (Pashto: کونړ) is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan, located in the northeastern part of the country. It borders Nurestan to the north-west, Laghman to the west, and Nangarhar to the south. Its capital is Asadabad.
Kunar is a embedded in the Hindu Kush mountain range, and is heavily mountainous and forested. The population of 413,008 is 95% Pashtun and 5% Nuristani. The main tribes are:
In addition, there are the Nuristani tribes of Ka...
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Kunar (Pashto: کونړ) is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan, located in the northeastern part of the country. It borders Nurestan to the north-west, Laghman to the west, and Nangarhar to the south. Its capital is Asadabad.
Kunar is a embedded in the Hindu Kush mountain range, and is heavily mountainous and forested. The population of 413,008 is 95% Pashtun and 5% Nuristani. The main tribes are:
In addition, there are the Nuristani tribes of Kalasha, Tregami, Kshto and Gramsana in smaller number as well, who have their own villages in the province.
During both the Soviet occupation, and the more recent conflicts involving U.S., Afghan and NATO forces, Kunar has been a favoured spot of insurgent groups. Its impenetrable terrain, extensive cave networks and border with the semi-autonomous Pakistani North-West Frontier Province provides several advantages for militant groups. The province is informally known as "Enemy Central" by American troops.
Like many of the mountainous eastern...
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