نورستان
Formerly Kafiristan (Land of Infidels), converted to Islam 1896 by Amir Abdur Rahman Khan. Unique pre-Islamic culture preserved.
Remote northeastern mountains bordering Pakistan. Extremely rugged terrain.
Timber, livestock, subsistence farming.
Unique culture with distinctive wooden architecture and seven distinct Nuristani languages.
Limited schools due to remote terrain.
Extremely remote with difficult governance.
Unique wooden architecture, seven Nuristani languages, ancient pre-Islamic traditions.
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