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]
Burka
برکه | |
|---|---|
  Burka Location within Afghanistan | |
| Coordinates: 36°14′24″N 69°09′36″E / 36.24000°N 69.16000°E | |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Baghlan |
| Control | Taliban |
Demographics
editThe district dominated by Uzbeks at 60%, followed by Tajiks with 20%. Hazaras and Pashtuns share half-half their part in the district.[2]
References
edit- ^ 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
edit- Map of Settlements United Nations, AIMS, May 2002
- District profile by the UNHCR (9 April 2002)
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