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Delve into Awchal in Afghanistan
Awchal in the region of Konar is located in Afghanistan - some 110 mi or ( 177 km ) East of Kabul , the country's capital .
Local time in Awchal is now 09:26 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Sar Kani, Qaziyan, Nowabad, Mehtar Lam, and Kabul. While being here, you might want to check out Sar Kani . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Awchal ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Hindu Kush
The Hindu Kush, also known as Pāriyātra Parvata or Paropamisadae, is an 800 km long mountain range that stretches between central Afghanistan and northern Pakistan. The highest point in the Hindu Kush is Tirich Mir (7,708 m or 25,289 ft) in Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Located at 35.00 71.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Marawara, Afghanistan
Marawara (Marah Warah) is a village and the center of Marawara district, Kunar Province, Afghanistan. It is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:34.8914|N|71.1808|E||||| | |name= }} at 914 m altitude in a river valley in the most western end of the district.
Located at 34.89 71.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Korangal Valley
The Korangal Valley (or Korengal Valley, or Garangal Valley) in Afghanistan is located south of the Pech River in the Pech District of Kunar Province in northeastern Afghanistan. To the east is Asadabad, capital of Kunar Province, to the west is the Chapa Dara District, and to the south is the Chawkay District . In the south east there is Narang wa Badil District, and in the south west Nurgal District, which includes Shumast Aret.
Located at 34.88 70.91 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Sirkanay District
Sirkanay District (Sarkani District) is situated in the central part of Kunar Province, Afghanistan. It borders Pakistan to the south. The population is 24,200 (2006). The district administrative center is the village of Serkanay at 775 m altitude. To the north the district borders the Kunar River, which irrigates the small part of arable land. Drought is the major problem of the people. The majority of the houses (70%) were destroyed during the wars. Many young men live and work in Pakistan.
Located at 34.79 71.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Battle of Wanat
The Battle of Wanat occurred on July 13, 2008, when about 200 Taliban guerrillas attacked NATO troops near the village of Wanat in the Waygal district in Afghanistan's far eastern province of Nuristan. The position was defended primarily by United States Army soldiers of the 2nd Platoon, Chosen Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team.
Located at 35.05 70.91 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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