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Iskatul Destination Guide
Touring Iskatul in Afghanistan
Iskatul in the region of Badakhshan is located in Afghanistan - some 176 mi or ( 283 km ) North-East of Kabul , the country's capital city .
Time in Iskatul is now 05:41 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Zaybak, Sanglech, Nowabad, Khal Khan, and Kedah. Being here already, consider visiting Zaybak . Check out our recommendations for Iskatul ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Zebak, Afghanistan
Zebak (also Zibak or Zebok) is the capital of the Zebak District in the Badakhshan province of Afghanistan. The city is based in the delta of the Sanglich river. It lies at the foot of the Daliz Pass on one of the natural routes that connects it with Tajikistan approximately 35 kilometers to the north, and with Pakistan which is just 20 kilometers to the south. It has a distincive landscape and is known for its scenic pasture and natural springs.
Located at 36.53 71.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
2005 Hindu Kush earthquake
The 2005 Hindu Kush earthquake was an earthquake of magnitude 6.7 that hit South Asia on December 12, 2005 21:47 (UTC), 13 years after 1992 Flores earthquake in Indonesia. According to the US Geological Survey, the epicentre of the quake was the Hindu Kush region of northeastern Afghanistan. The exact point of the epicentre was noted to be at 36.8 degree North latitude and 70.7 degree East longitude, by the Met department in Delhi.
Located at 36.33 71.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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