Burka
برکه
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Location within Afghanistan | |
Coordinates: 36°14′24″N 69°09′36″E / 36.24000°N 69.16000°E / 36.24000; 69.16000 | |
Country | Afghanistan |
Province | Baghlan |
Control | Taliban |
Burka (Persian: برکه) is in the northeastern districtofBaghlan province. Its population is approximately 49,000. The capital is the city of Burka (alternate names: Borkeh, Barkah). It is in the foothills of the Hindu Kush mountains. The district is prone to earthquakes. On 5 May 2021 it was captured by Taliban forces.[1]
The district dominated by Uzbeks at 60%, followed by Tajiks with 20%. Hazaras and Pashtuns share half-half their part in the district.[2]
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