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Discover Joy Daraz in Afghanistan
Joy Daraz in the region of Helmand is a place located in Afghanistan - some 284 mi or ( 458 km ) South-West of Kabul , the country's capital .
Local time in Joy Daraz is now 06:29 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Ziarat-e Shah Maqsud, Turghi, Taghaway, Shayr Ahmad, and Shipokhtah. When in this area, you might want to check out Ziarat-e Shah Maqsud . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Joy Daraz ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Musa Qala
Musa Qala (The 'Fortress of Moses') is a town and the district center of Musa Qala District in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:32.4433|N|64.7444|E||||| | |name= }} and at 1043 m altitude in the valley of Musa Qala River in the central western part of the district. Its population has been reported in the British press to be both 2,000 and 20,000. It is in a desolate and largely lawless area, populated by Pashtun tribes.
Located at 32.44 64.74 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Battle of Musa Qala
The Battle of Musa Qala (also Qaleh or Qal'eh) was a British led military action in Helmand Province, southern Afghanistan, launched by the Afghan National Army and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) against the Taliban on 7 December 2007. After three days of intense fighting, the Taliban retreated into the mountains on 10 December. Musa Qala was officially reported captured on 12 December, with Afghan Army troops pushing into the town centre.
Located at 32.44 64.74 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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