Kapisa Province
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| Kapisa کاپیسا |
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| Capital • Coordinates |
Mahmud-i-Raqi • |
| Population (2002) • Density |
360,000 • /km² |
| Area |
1,842 km² |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 |
| Main language(s) | Pashto |
Kapisa (Pashto: کاپيسا) is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan. It is in the east of the country. Its capital is Mahmud-i-Raqi, and other districts include Kohistan, Nigrab and Tagab. The population of Kapisa is estimated to be 360,000, although there has never been an official figure. The area of the province is 1,842 km2. [1]
[edit] Districts
- Alasay District
- Koh Band District
- Kohistan District
- Mahmud Raqi District
- Nejrab District
- Tagab District
[edit] Economy
Agriculture is the most general and usual means of sustenance. Trades are made between the people in an ancient way of exchanging commodities on trade days (once a week) called Mila, which means "party" but is interpreted as a large gathering of people, having fun together with trade.
[edit] Amenities
There is one hospital in the province. There was once a large textile company, which was destroyed during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan; and one cinema, which was also destroyed. Recently a university named AlBiruni University was established, with programs in engineering, medicine, law and literature. The number of girls schools has been very limited, but it is increasing through the cooperation of Charity NGOs.
Also see: Alexandria of the Caucasus, Achaemenid dynasty, Arachosia, Bagram,
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