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Explore Istich in Afghanistan

Istich in the region of Badakhshan is a town in Afghanistan - some 182 mi or ( 292 km ) North-East of Kabul , the country's capital city .

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Current time in Istich is now 05:23 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Zar Khan, Bazar-e Tashkan, Surkh Darah, Ru Kol, and Kabul. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Zar Khan . Where to go and what to see in Istich ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.

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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.

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Located at 36.53 71.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: Populated places in Badakhshan Province

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.

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Located at 36.33 71.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Tags: 2005 earthquakes, 2005 in Afghanistan, Earthquakes in Afghanistan, Earthquakes in Pakistan

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