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District in Baghlan, Afghanistan
Burka (Persian: برکه) is in the northeastern district of Baghlan province. Its population is approximately 49,000. The capital is the city of Burka (alternate names: Borkeh, Barkah). It is in the foothills of the Hindu Kush mountains. The district is prone to earthquakes. On 5 May 2021 it was captured by Taliban forces.[1]
Demographics
The district dominated by Uzbeks at 60%, followed by Tajiks with 20%. Hazaras and Pashtuns share half-half their part in the district.[2]
References
- ^ Taliban captures district in northern Afghanistan; attacks increasing as US pulls out, 5 May 2021
- ^ "District Profile" (PDF). UNHCR. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 October 2005. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
External links
- Map of Settlements United Nations, AIMS, May 2002
- District profile by the UNHCR (9 April 2002)
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