Takhar

Part of ancient Bactria. Inhabited for millennia as part of Central Asian civilization.

Northeastern Afghanistan bordering Tajikistan along Panj River.

Agriculture: wheat, cotton and fruits. Trade with Tajikistan.

Mixed Tajik, Uzbek and Pashtun communities.

Takhar University.

Important northeastern province.

Taloqan bazaar, northern trade routes, Farkhar district.