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Anj Destination Guide
Delve into Anj in Afghanistan
Anj in the region of Paktia is a city in Afghanistan - some 61 mi or ( 99 km ) South-East of Kabul , the country's capital .
Current time in Anj is now 10:58 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tarakah, Tanah, Taghostay, Maidan Khulah, and Mehtar Lam. While being here, make sure to check out Tarakah . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Anj ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Ayub Kheyl
Ayub Kheyl (Ab Khail) is a small village 7 miles outside Khost, Afghanistan. It was the site on July 27, 2002 of a firefight by US soldiers, assisted by Afghan militia, against militants in the village. After the fight, the Americans captured the wounded 15-year-old Omar Khadr, who they learned was a Canadian citizen. He was among the youngest persons detained at Guantanamo Bay detention camp and the last Western citizen held there.
Located at 33.63 69.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Peiwar Pass
The Peiwar Kotal Pass, also spelled Paywar, is one of the mountain passes that connect the Paktia Province of Afghanistan and the Kurram Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan.
Located at 33.97 69.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
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