Fun fact 5 about Balkh
city
Balkh had a major role in the development of the Persian language and literature, with many famous Persian poets originating from the city.
Balkh
Afghanistan
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Balkh
Afghanistan
Country
Afghanistan
Population
114.9K
Coordinates
36.76, 66.90
Balkh is a city in northern Afghanistan, with an estimated population of 148,972 people. It is within the jurisdiction of Balkh District and its current mayor is Maulvi Mohammad Qasim Fazal Subhan.
From the “Notable people” section
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