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Shonakay Destination Guide
Explore Shonakay in Afghanistan
Shonakay in the region of Helmand is a place in Afghanistan - some 342 mi or ( 551 km ) South-West of Kabul , the country's capital city .
Time in Shonakay is now 07:47 AM (Friday) . 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: Sangin, Lashkar Gah, Kandahar, Herat, and Gereshk. Since you are here already, consider visiting Sangin . Where to go and what to see in Shonakay ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Camp Bastion
Camp Bastion is the main British military base in Afghanistan. Accommodating 28,000 people it is situated northwest of Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand Province, and exists to be the logistics hub for operations in Helmand. It is the largest British overseas military camp built since the Second World War. Built in early 2006 by 39 Engineer Regiment Royal Engineers, the camp is situated in a remote desert area, far from population centres.
Located at 31.86 64.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
Washir
Washir (Vashir) is a village located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:32.2522|N|63.8531|E||||| | |name= }} at 1,155 m altitude in a hilly area. It is the district center of Washir District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Located at 32.25 63.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 29 km away
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