Zaranj
Zaranj or Zarang (Pashto: زرنج, Persian: زرنج) is the capital of Nimruz Province in south-western Afghanistan. There are about 49,851 people in the city. It is next to Milak, Iran. It is linked by highways with Lashkar Gah to the east, Farah to the north and Zabol in Iran to the west.
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زرنج | |
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| Coordinates: 30°57′36″N 61°51′36″E / 30.96000°N 61.86000°ECoordinates: 30°57′36″N 61°51′36″E / 30.96000°N 61.86000°E | |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Province | Nimruz Province |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 49,851 |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 |
Zaranj Media
Mahmud of Ghazni attacks the fortress of Zarang in 1003 CE. Jami al-Tawarikh, 1314