Rashidan District
| Rashidan رشیدان | |
|---|---|
| District | |
  Rashidan Location within Afghanistan[1] | |
| Coordinates: 33°42′N 68°09′E / 33.70°N 68.15°E | |
| Country |
 Afghanistan |
| Province | Ghazni Province |
| Area | |
| • Total | 394 km2 (152 sq mi) |
| Population (2003)[2] | |
| • Total | 12,279 |
Polish forces in Rashidan district during "Operation Passage", 2009
Rashidan District is a new district in Afghanistan; it was created from the larger Jaghatu district.
Administration
The capital appears to be Rashidan, a new township near Hussain Khel and Qulgina.
Demographics
12,279 people are living in the villages of the district,[2] with 96% of them Pashtun and 4% Hazara.[3]
Water Shortage
The continuing drought is the main problem of the district. In 2002, only 6% of arable land was farmed.[3] The lack of water make people leave their villages and go to other districts or abroad.
Trade and Commerce
Many are actively employed in the lucrative trade and commerce of goods across the border in neighboring Pakistan.
External links
References
- ↑ "District Names". National Democratic Institute. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
- 1 2 "Summary of District Development Plan" (PDF). Rashidan District Development Assembly. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
- 1 2 "District Profile" (PDF). UNHCR. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
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