District in Ghazni, Afghanistan
| Nawur ناور | |
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| District | |
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.svg) Location within Afghanistan | |
  Nawur | |
| Coordinates: 33°47′30″N 67°51′30″E / 33.791702°N 67.858200°E / 33.791702; 67.858200 | |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Province | Ghazni |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,234 km (2,021 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,100 m (10,200 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 91,778 |
Nawur (Persian: ناور or ناهور) is one of the districts of Afghanistan, which is located in the northern part of Ghazni Province. With an area of approximately 5,234 km (2,021 sq mi), Nawur is the largest district of Ghazni province. Its population was estimated at 91,778 (more than half of whom were children under 12) in 2002. Nawur's inhabitants are ethnic Hazaras
The following are neighboring districts to Nawur: Qarabagh District to the south, Jaghori District, Malistan District and Ajristan District to the south-west, Jaghatu District and Rashidan District to the east, Miramor District of Daykundi Province to the west, Waras District of Bamyan Province to the northwest, Behsud District, Daimirdad District and Jaghatu District of Maidan Wardak Province to the north.
Agriculture
Further information: Economy of Afghanistan and List of dams and reservoirs in AfghanistanMain crops include wheat and barley. Animal husbandry includes sheep, goats, cows, poultry and horses.
In 2011, Polish members of the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) along with local residents constructed a dam and new passage in Tal Bulagh valley. Supplies of water gathered will allow to irrigate crop fields.
Geography
Further information: Geography of Afghanistan
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See also
External links
- Map of Settlements AIMS, May 2002
References
- ^ "District Profile" (PDF). UNHCR. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 October 2005. Retrieved 21 April 2006.
- یکی از بهترین بندهای آب در منطقه بایی ولسوالی ناوور ولایت غزنی on YouTube
- "Drought no longer dreadful for residents of Nawur District". Polish Aid. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- "Climate: Nawor - Climate-Data.org". Retrieved 20 June 2021.
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| Capital: Ghazni | ||
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