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 ibn Sebuktegin attacks the fortress of Zarang.jpg
Mahmud of Ghazni attacks the fortress of Zarang in 1003 CE. Jami al-Tawarikh, 1314
- Building in Zaranj.jpg
Nimruz Governor's official guesthouse serving official guests visiting Nimruz.
