Kohistan, Kapisa Province
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| Coordinates: 35°7′N 69°18′E / 35.117°N 69.3°ECoordinates: 35°7′N 69°18′E / 35.117°N 69.3°E | |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Kapisa Province |
| District | Kohistan Hesa Awal District |
| Elevation | 5,033 ft (1,534 m) |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 |
Kohistan is the northern district of Kapisa province. The district is famous for its sweet mulberries, grapes, apricots and pomegranates. Yearly, hundreds of visitors spend their weekends along the Kohistan river that flows into Sourubi lake. During the war against USSR, Kohistani was one of the headquarters for Mujahidin. Kohistan is located at the crossroots with Parwan and Panjshir provinces.
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