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Shamkar Destination Guide
Explore Shamkar in Afghanistan
Shamkar in the region of Konar is a place in Afghanistan - some 102 mi or ( 164 km ) East of Kabul , the country's capital city .
Time in Shamkar is now 03:14 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Wechah Zhawerah, Sar Kani, Pitaw, Nowabad, and Narang. Since you are here already, consider visiting Wechah Zhawerah . Where to go and what to see in Shamkar ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Chawkay District
Chawkay District is situated in the central part of Kunar Province, Afghanistan. The population is 31,600 (2006). The district center is the village of Chawkay at 726 m altitude in the valley of the Kunar river. 80% of the houses in the district were destroyed during the wars. District Profile AIMS District Map
Located at 34.70 70.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Khas Kunar District
Khas Kunar District (Pashto: خاص کونړ ولسوالۍ‎) is the largest district in the Kunar Province, Afghanistan. It is situated in the southern part of the province and borders Nangarhar Province to the south and Pakistan to the east. The Kunar River passes north through the district and irrigates the surrounding land. The population is 31,000 (2006).
Located at 34.65 70.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Narang Aw Badil District
Narang, Kunar, Afghanistan نرنگ in Pashto language is situated in the central part of Kunar Province, Afghanistan south of Asadabad. It is surrounded by high mountains and the Kunar River. The population is 26,700 (2006). The district center is the village of Kuz Narang at 742 m altitude. The arable land is not much and is not in good condition. The irrigation system is destroyed. Almost 75% of the houses were destroyed during the wars. Many people work abroad.
Located at 34.75 71.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Mangwal, Afghanistan
Mangwal is a village in Khas Kunar District, Kunar Province, Afghanistan. It is located at 34°36'7N 70°49'41E with an altitude of 742 metres (2437 feet).
Located at 34.60 70.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Gora Prai airstrike
The Gora Prai airstrike was an airstrike by the United States that resulted in the deaths of 11 paramilitary troops of the Pakistan Army Frontier Corps and 8 Taliban fighters in Pakistan's tribal areas. The attack is reported to have taken place late on June 10, 2008, during clashes between US coalition forces and militants from the Pakistani Taliban.
Located at 34.71 71.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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