Farah, Afghanistan
Farah (Pashto/Persian: فراه) is a city in western Afghanistan. It is the capital of Farah Province. There are about 109,409 people living here. It is at 650 m altitude. It is on the Farah River.
فراه | |
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Coordinates: 32°20′37″N 62°7′10″E / 32.34361°N 62.11944°ECoordinates: 32°20′37″N 62°7′10″E / 32.34361°N 62.11944°E | |
Country | Afghanistan |
Province | Farah Province |
Elevation | 2,130 ft (650 m) |
Population (2004) | |
• Total | 109,409 |
Time zone | UTC+4:30 |
Economy and transportation
The city is a major trading and farming center in the area. There is an airport with a paved runway.