Samangan
Samangan is a province in the north of Afghanistan and one of the country’s 34 provinces. The provincial capital is Aybak. The province is part of the Northern Region and comprises several districts, each with its own local centers and communities.
Geography and climate are characterized by a mountainous landscape that includes parts of the Hindu Kush foothills.
Historically, Samangan has a long and varied past, with evidence of Buddhist-era settlements and later medieval
Demographically, the population is ethnically diverse, including Tajiks, Uzbeks, Hazaras, and Pashtuns. Dari (Persian) and Pashto
Economy and infrastructure are largely based on agriculture and livestock. Common crops include fruits, grains, and
Administration: Samangan is divided into several districts. The provincial government is led by a governor and