Provinces of Afghanistan

Afghanistan province

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The Provinces of Afghanistan (ولايت wilayats) are the primary administrative divisions of Afghanistan.

There are currently thirty-four (34) provinces in the country, with two (Panjshir and Daykundi) having been added in 2004. Each province is further divided into smaller districts.

Provincial governments are led by a governor.

Each province is represented in the government of Afghanistan by two members in the House of Elders. One is elected by the provincial council to a four year term while the second is elected by the district councils to a three year term. Representation in the House of the People is directly from the districts, although in each province, two of the representatives must be women. These are appointed by the President.

Province map of Afghanistan

Historical provinces