Puli Khumri
Puli Khumri
| Puli Khumri پل خمری |
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 Puli Khumri
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| Coordinates: 35°57′N 68°42′E / 35.95°N 68.7°ECoordinates: 35°57′N 68°42′E / 35.95°N 68.7°E | |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Baghlan Province |
| District | Puli Khumri District |
| Elevation | 2,083 ft (635 m) |
| Population (2002) | |
| - Total | 60,000 (est) |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 |
Puli Khumri (or Pul-i-Kumri) (Persian: پل خمری) is a city in northern Afghanistan. It is the capital of Baghlan Province and has a population of 60,000 (2002 official estimate).
Hungary heads a Provincial reconstruction team in the city.
Electrical transmission line built from Pul-e-Khumri is now bringing a steady supply of electricity to Kabul.
- ^ McMahon, Robert (October 20, 2005). "Afghanistan: PRTs Spreading, Though Impact Remains Unclear". Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. http://www.rferl.org/featuresarticle/2005/10/448f8c8d-7bfb-4d84-b965-3fee0fae3c4f.html. Retrieved 2007-12-19.
- Dupree, Nancy Hatch (1977) [1st Edition: 1970]. An Historical Guide to Afghanistan (2nd Edition, Revised and Enlarged ed.). Afghan Tourist Organization. http://www.zharov.com/dupree/index.html.ve
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Categories: Populated places in Baghlan Province | Baghlan Province | Baghlan Province geography stubs
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