Fayzabad
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Fayzabad is the capital city of Badakhshan, a province in northeastern Afghanistan. It serves as the main administrative and economic center for this remote mountainous region.
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- Locality
- فیضآباد
- Region
- ولایت بدخشان
- Country
- افغانستان
- Population
- 44,421
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Fayzabad or Faizabad (Pashto; Dari: فیض آباد) is a city in northeastern Afghanistan that serves as the capital of Badakhshan Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Fayzabad District and has an estimated population of 85,477 people.
Fayzabad is home to Badakhshan University, which is located in the northwestern part of the city. The Fayzabad Airport is also around there, which provides limited domestic flight services. The city has a number of bazaars, business centers, public parks, banks, hotels, restaurants, mosques, hospitals, universities, and places to play sports or just relax. The city also has shrines of historical importance.