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Headline View of Panjshir Valley in Afghanistan

Caption Description A view of the town of Salang in the Panjshir valley, Parwan province, Afghanistan. The Valley, a former district of Kapisa province, was made a province in 2004. It is lately one of the most agriculturally productive regions in the country.

Unique Identifier UN7436653

NICA ID 397943

Production Date 06/01/2009 11:06:02 AM

Country Afghanistan

Credit UN Photo/Homayon Khoram

File size 4.77 MB