Zaranj
Also known as Zarang
Zaranj (Balochi, Pashto; Dari: زرنج) is a city in southwestern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Nimruz Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Zaranj District and has an estimated population of 72,272 people. Maulvi Salahuddin Mumtaz is the current mayor of the city. His predecessor was Maulvi Nooruddin Hamza.
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Place details
- Locality
- زرنج
- Region
- ولایت نیمروز
- Country
- افغانستان
- Population
- 49,851
- Timezone
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- History
- Early 21st century
- Taliban capture
- Geography
- Climate
- Demographics
- Law and government
- Education
- Healthcare
- Sports
- Notable people
- See also
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Zaranj (Balochi, Pashto; Dari: زرنج) is a city in southwestern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Nimruz Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Zaranj District and has an estimated population of 72,272 people. Maulvi Salahuddin Mumtaz is the current mayor of the city. His predecessor was Maulvi Nooruddin Hamza.
Zaranj is home to Nimruz University, which is located in the eastern part of the city. The new Zaranj Airport is about further to the east, next to the Delaram-Zaranj Highway. The city has a number of factories, bazaars, business centers, public parks, banks, hotels, restaurants, mosques, hospitals, universities, and places to play sports or just relax.
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