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"A heavy wind called the Badi Yaw Sal Shal Roza blows through Farahfrom May to August, creating sand storms that block roads, coverbazaars, and destroy corps. Farah historically served as a flourishingtrading hub midway between Herat and Kandahar. But the economywas stifled by the construction of the Ring Road in 1965, whichbypassed Farah City altogether. The province has struggled eversince, relying on subsistence agriculture and livestock."A concise and contemporary guide designed to orient and inform readers about the people, politics, and places of Ghazni. Topics covered include: the people (tribes, language, culture, history, etc.); the provincial government and how it functions; the economy and development activities; and key leaders and big issues. Also included inside are a number of useful tables, maps, contact information, and other resources. For bulk orders, please visit the publisher's website (www.idsinternational.net).

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• Full title: Farah Provincial Handbook: A Guide to the People and the Province
• Author: Carlo Antonio Nino, Saskia Funston, Nick Dowling
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96
• EAN: 9781936336265
• ISBN: 193633626X
• ID: 12506966
• Publisher: IDS INTL
• Weight: 122 g
• Dimensions: 140 × 216 × 6 mm
• Date of publishing: November 2010

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