Paktika
Political
Current Governor: Mohibullah Samim
Presidential Candidate(s): Information not yet available
Provincial Council Candidates: Information not yet available
Registered Voters: Information not yet available
Geography
Location: In southeastern Afghanistan at 32.5°N 68.8°E and borders Zabul, Ghazni, Paktia and Khost provinces as well as Balochistan and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan.
Size: 19,482 sq kilometers (7,522 sq miles)
Districts: 19 districts – Barmal, Dila, Gayan, Gomal, Janikhel, Mata Khan, Nika, Omna, Sar Hawza, Surobi, Sharana, Terwa, Urgun, Waza Khwa, Wor Mamay, Yahyakhel, Yusufkhel, Zarghun Shar, Ziruk
Capital: Sharana
Topography: Mountainous in the north and hilly throughout. Seasonal river valleys cover the entire province, with the valley of the Rod-e Lurah River that flows into Ghazni Province and the valler of the Gomal River that flows into Pakistan being the largest. In the south, the hills descend into more barren flatlands.
Climate: Highland, Humid Continental, Semi-arid
Demographics
Population Size: 415,000
Ethnicities: Pashtun (majority), Tajik, Arab, Pashai
Miscellaneous