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'''Bādghīs''' ({{lang-fa|'''بادغیس'''}} ''Lap of Wind'') is one of the thirty-four [[provinces of Afghanistan]]. It is located in northwestern [[Afghanistan]], between the [[Murghab River (Afghanistan)|Murghab]] and [[Hari River, Afghanistan|Hari]] rivers, extending as far northward as the edge of the desert of [[Sarakhs]]. The province was carved out of portions of [[Herat]] and [[Meymaneh]] provinces in 1964 and has a total area of 20,591 km².<ref name=Iranica>{{cite encyclopedia |author=C. E. Bosworth |coauthors=D. Balland |editor= [[Ehsan Yarshater]]|encyclopedia=[[Encyclopædia Iranica]]|title= BAÚD¨GÚÈS|url= http://www.iranica.com/newsite/articles/v3f4/v3f4a026.html|accessdate=2007-12-19 |accessyear= |accessmonth= |edition= |date= |year= |month= |publisher= [[Columbia University]]|volume= |location= [[United States]]}}</ref> Its name is from [[Persian language|Persian]] word ''Bādkhīz'' (بادخیز) meaning "where the winds arise" or "home of the winds". The Province has a [[Aimak]] and [[Hazara people|Hazara]] majority of 62%.<ref>http://www.nps.edu/Programs/CCS/Badghis/Badghis_Executive_Summary.pdf Cultural and Conflict Studies, Badghis Province</ref>. The other ethnic groups are [[Pashtuns]], [[Uzbeks]] and [[Turkmen people|Turkmen]].
'''Bādghīs''' ({{lang-fa|'''بادغیس'''}}) is one of the thirty-four [[provinces of Afghanistan]]. It is located in northwestern [[Afghanistan]], between the [[Murghab River (Afghanistan)|Murghab]] and [[Hari River, Afghanistan|Hari]] rivers, extending as far northward as the edge of the desert of [[Sarakhs]]. The province was carved out of portions of [[Herat]] and [[Meymaneh]] provinces in 1964 and has a total area of 20,591 km².<ref name=Iranica>{{cite encyclopedia |author=C. E. Bosworth |coauthors=D. Balland |editor= [[Ehsan Yarshater]]|encyclopedia=[[Encyclopædia Iranica]]|title= BAÚD¨GÚÈS|url= http://www.iranica.com/newsite/articles/v3f4/v3f4a026.html|accessdate=2007-12-19 |accessyear= |accessmonth= |edition= |date= |year= |month= |publisher= [[Columbia University]]|volume= |location= [[United States]]}}</ref> Its name is from [[Persian language|Persian]] word ''Bādkhīz'' (بادخیز) meaning "where the winds arise" or "home of the winds". The Province has a [[Tajiks|Tajik]] majority of 62%.<ref>http://www.nps.edu/Programs/CCS/Badghis/Badghis_Executive_Summary.pdf Cultural and Conflict Studies, Badghis Province</ref>. The other ethnic groups are [[Pashtuns]] [[Uzbeks]] and [[Turkmen people|Turkmen]].


==History==
==History==
The name "Badghis" is from the Pashto word ''Bādghezz'' (باد غېږ) meaning "lap of wind" or "home of the winds". The province was one of the last captured by the [[Taliban]] in their military offensive before the American invasion in 2001. Even after their official takeover of the province, the largely [[Aimak]] population of the province never welcomed the [[Pashtun]] Taliban. The province was quickly retaken by [[Afghan Northern Alliance|Northern Alliance]] forces as the United States initiated hostilities, which was followed by a brutal cleansing of the Pashtun minority in the province.
The province was one of the last captured by the [[Taliban]] in their military offensive before the American invasion in 2001. Even after their official takeover of the province, the largely [[Tajiks|Tajik]] population of the province never welcomed the [[Pashtun]] Taliban. The province was quickly retaken by [[Afghan Northern Alliance|Northern Alliance]] forces as the United States initiated hostilities, which was followed by a brutal cleansing of the Pashtun minority in the province.


Various influential warlords have traded control of the province in recent years, including: [[Abdul Malik]], [[Rashid Dostum]], [[Juma Khan]] and [[Ismail Khan]]. During the fight against the Taliban, the [[Afghan Northern Alliance|Northern Alliance]] commanders received military aid from [[Shia]] [[Iran]], fearful of the [[Sunni]] Taliban. In one notable incident, Malik temporarily switched his allegiances from Dostum, allowing the Taliban to gain control of the province.
Various influential warlords have traded control of the province in recent years, including: [[Abdul Malik]], [[Rashid Dostum]], [[Juma Khan]] and [[Ismail Khan]]. During the fight against the Taliban, the [[Afghan Northern Alliance|Northern Alliance]] commanders received military aid from [[Shia]] [[Iran]], fearful of the [[Sunni]] Taliban. In one notable incident, Malik temporarily switched his allegiances from Dostum, allowing the Taliban to gain control of the province.


==Demography==
==Demography==
The Province has a 62% population of [[Aimaks]] and [[Hazaras]]<ref>http://www.nps.edu/Programs/CCS/Docs/PDF%20Maps/NewTribal/Badghis.pdf</ref> who are dominant throughout the south, and [[Pashtuns]] are mostly in [[Ghormach District|Ghormach]], [[Murghab]], [[Muqur]] and [[Qala i Naw District|Qala i Naw]] districts. It is counted as one of the most underdeveloped of the country's 34 provinces. [[Qala i Naw, Afghanistan|Qala i Naw]], a small town half-way between [[Sheberghan]] and [[Herat]] serves as the provincial center.
The province has a [[Tajiks|Tajik]] majority of 62% <ref>http://www.nps.edu/Programs/CCS/Badghis/Badghis_Executive_Summary.pdf Cultural and Conflict Studies, Badghis Province</ref>.The remaing ethnic groups in the province are [[Pashtuns]] [[Uzbeks]] and [[Turkmen people|Turkmen]]. It is counted as one of the most underdeveloped of the country's 34 provinces. [[Qala i Naw, Afghanistan|Qala i Naw]], a small town half-way between [[Sheberghan]] and [[Herat]] serves as the provincial center.


==Politics==
==Politics==
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| [[Ab Kamari District|Ab Kamari]] || [[Sang Atesh]] || align=right| 36,300 ||{{convert|1233|km2|sqmi|abbr=on|disp=table}} ||
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| [[Ghormach District|Ghormach]] || [[Ghormach]] || align=right| 52,566 ||<!-- {{convert|2083|km2|sqmi|abbr=on|disp=table}} and romove one set of pipes (||)--> || || Created in 2004 within [[Murghab District]]
| [[Ghormach District|Ghormach]] || [[Ghormach]] || align=right| 34,455 ||<!-- {{convert||km2|sqmi|abbr=on|disp=table}} and romove one set of pipes (||)--> || || Created in 2004 within [[Murghab District]]
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| [[Jawand District|Jawand]] || || align=right| 77,635 || {{convert|7146|km2|sqmi|abbr=on|disp=table}} ||
| [[Jawand District|Jawand]] || || align=right| 186,000 || {{convert|7925|km2|sqmi|abbr=on|disp=table}} ||
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| [[Muqur District, Badghis|Muqur]] || || align=right| 20,480 || {{convert|1133|km2|sqmi|abbr=on|disp=table}} ||
| [[Muqur District, Badghis|Muqur]] || || align=right| 15,900 || {{convert|695|km2|sqmi|abbr=on|disp=table}} ||
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| [[Murghab District|Murghab]] || [[Murghab, Afghanistan|Murghab]] || align=right| 109,381 || {{convert|4491|km2|sqmi|abbr=on|disp=table}} ||
| [[Murghab District|Murghab]] || [[Murghab, Afghanistan|Murghab]] || align=right| 63,798 || {{convert|4708|km2|sqmi|abbr=on|disp=table}} ||
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| [[Qadis District|Qadis]] || [[Qadis]] || align=right| 88,139 || {{convert|3385|km2|sqmi|abbr=on|disp=table}} ||
| [[Qadis District|Qadis]] || [[Qadis]] || align=right| 55,727 || {{convert|3202|km2|sqmi|abbr=on|disp=table}} ||
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| [[Qala i Naw District|Qala i Naw]] || [[Qala i Naw, Afghanistan|Qala i Naw]] || align=right| 69,349 || {{convert|760|km2|sqmi|abbr=on|disp=table}}||
| [[Qala i Naw District|Qala i Naw]] || [[Qala i Naw, Afghanistan|Qala i Naw]] || align=right| 88,032 || {{convert|1061|km2|sqmi|abbr=on|disp=table}}||
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Revision as of 05:37, 4 August 2009

Badghis
ادغیس
Province of Afghanistan
Location within Afghanistan
Location within Afghanistan
Districts prior to 2005 realignment
Districts prior to 2005 realignment
Country Afghanistan
Provincial seatQala i Naw
Districts
7
Government
 • GovernorEnayatullah Enayat
Area
 • Total20,591 km2 (7,950 sq mi)
 • Water0 km2 (0 sq mi)
Population
[1]
 • Total420,400
 • Density20.9/km2 (54/sq mi)
Ethnic groups
 •  Tajiks
 •  Pashtun
 •  Turkmen
 •  Uzbeks
Languages
 •  Persian
ISO 3166-2 codeAF-BDG

Bādghīs (Persian: بادغیس) is one of the thirty-four provinces of Afghanistan. It is located in northwestern Afghanistan, between the Murghab and Hari rivers, extending as far northward as the edge of the desert of Sarakhs. The province was carved out of portions of Herat and Meymaneh provinces in 1964 and has a total area of 20,591 km².[2] Its name is from Persian word Bādkhīz (بادخیز) meaning "where the winds arise" or "home of the winds". The Province has a Tajik majority of 62%.[3]. The other ethnic groups are Pashtuns Uzbeks and Turkmen.

History

The province was one of the last captured by the Taliban in their military offensive before the American invasion in 2001. Even after their official takeover of the province, the largely Tajik population of the province never welcomed the Pashtun Taliban. The province was quickly retaken by Northern Alliance forces as the United States initiated hostilities, which was followed by a brutal cleansing of the Pashtun minority in the province.

Various influential warlords have traded control of the province in recent years, including: Abdul Malik, Rashid Dostum, Juma Khan and Ismail Khan. During the fight against the Taliban, the Northern Alliance commanders received military aid from Shia Iran, fearful of the Sunni Taliban. In one notable incident, Malik temporarily switched his allegiances from Dostum, allowing the Taliban to gain control of the province.

Demography

The province has a Tajik majority of 62% [4].The remaing ethnic groups in the province are Pashtuns Uzbeks and Turkmen. It is counted as one of the most underdeveloped of the country's 34 provinces. Qala i Naw, a small town half-way between Sheberghan and Herat serves as the provincial center.

Politics

The current Governor of the province is Enayatullah Enayat.

At the province is a Provincial Reconstruction Team, which is led by Spain.

Districts

District map of Badghis Province
Districts of Badghis Province
District Capital Population Area[5] Notes
km² sq mi
Ab Kamari Sang Atesh 36,300 1,233 km2 476 sq mi
Ghormach Ghormach 34,455 Created in 2004 within Murghab District
Jawand 186,000 7,925 km2 3,060 sq mi
Muqur 15,900 695 km2 268 sq mi
Murghab Murghab 63,798 4,708 km2 1,818 sq mi
Qadis Qadis 55,727 3,202 km2 1,236 sq mi
Qala i Naw Qala i Naw 88,032 1,061 km2 410 sq mi

Economy

A village in Badghis

Agriculture is the main source of people's income and the existence of Murghab and Hari rivers makes the available land suitable for cultivation. The province faced severe drought during the late 1990s and early 2000s, causing tens of thousands of residents to flee to refugee camps outside Herat. The situation has since improved [2]. Badghis is also one of the carpet-making capitals of the country.

Transportation

Badghis Province suffers from a lack of adequate transportation. A single airport exists at the provincial seat--Qala i Naw Airport (QAQN) which is capable of handling light aircraft[6].

References

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ C. E. Bosworth. "BAÚD¨GÚÈS". In Ehsan Yarshater (ed.). Encyclopædia Iranica. United States: Columbia University. Retrieved 2007-12-19. {{cite encyclopedia}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |accessyear=, |month=, and |accessmonth= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ http://www.nps.edu/Programs/CCS/Badghis/Badghis_Executive_Summary.pdf Cultural and Conflict Studies, Badghis Province
  4. ^ http://www.nps.edu/Programs/CCS/Badghis/Badghis_Executive_Summary.pdf Cultural and Conflict Studies, Badghis Province
  5. ^ Afghanistan Geographic & Thematic Layers
  6. ^ Qala-i-Naw Airport at the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation

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