What is the population of Mazār-i-Sharīf?
Q: What is the population of Mazār-i-Sharīf?
A: The population was about 375,000 as of 2006.
Q: What is Mazār-i-Sharīf known for?
A: Mazār-i-Sharīf is known for its famous shrines as well as the Muslim and Hellenistic archeological sites.
Q: What is the capital of Balkh province?
A: Mazār-i-Sharīf is the capital of Balkh province.
Q: What countries is Mazār-i-Sharīf linked to by roads?
A: Mazār-i-Sharīf is linked by roads to Kunduz in the east, Kabul in the south-east, Herat to the west and Uzbekistan to the north.
Q: Why is Mazār-i-Sharīf a major tourist attraction in Afghanistan?
A: Mazār-i-Sharīf is a major tourist attraction in Afghanistan because of its famous shrines as well as the Muslim and Hellenistic archeological sites.
Q: When were new Hellenistic remains discovered in Mazār-i-Sharīf?
A: The discovery of new Hellenistic remains was announced in 2006.
Q: What does the word "Mazār-i-Sharīf" mean in Persian/Pashto?
A: The word "Mazār-i-Sharīf" means "noble shrine" in Persian/Pashto.
