Puli Khumri
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| Puli Khumri پل خمری |
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  Puli Khumri
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| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Baghlan Province |
| District | Nurgal District |
| Elevation | 2,083 ft (635 m) |
| Population (2002) | |
| - Total | 60,000 (est) |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 (UTC) |
Puli Khumri (or Pul-i-Kumri) (Persian: پل خمری) is a city in northern Afghanistan. It is the capital of Baghlan Province and has a population of 60,000 (2002 official estimate).
Hungary heads a Provincial reconstruction team in the city.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ McMahon, Robert. "Afghanistan: PRTs Spreading, Though Impact Remains Unclear", Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty, Thursday, October 20, 2005. Retrieved on 2007-12-19.
- Dupree, Nancy Hatch [1st Edition: 1970] (1977). An Historical Guide to Afghanistan, 2nd Edition, Revised and Enlarged, Afghan Tourist Organization.
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