Hesa Awal Kohistan District
District in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan
Hesa Awal Kohistan District | |
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 Hesa Awal Kohistan District (in Orange) | |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Region | Kapisa Province |
| Capital | Kohistan |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 60,300 |
Hesa Awal Kohistan District is a new district, created from the bigger Kohistan District in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan. The district center is Kohistan. The population is 60,300 (2006).
History
The Kohistani Afghans were the most powerful and best organized groups that fought against the British occupation of Kabul in 1879 to 1880.[1]
See also
- Kohistan
References
- ^ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Kohistan" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 15 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 886.
- District map of the former Kohestan District now split into Hesa Awal Kohistan District and Hesa Duwum Kohistan District
- District Profile
External links
- Kohistani.Com - District Photo Gallery
- Kohistan Discussion Forum
- Kohistan Chat Room
- Kohistan Web Site
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