Zebak () (also Zibak or Zebok)
is the capital of the
Zebak District in the
Badakhshan province of
Afghanistan
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. The city is based in the delta of the Sanglich river.
It lies at the foot of the Daliz Pass on one of the natural routes that connects it with
Tajikistan
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approximately 35 kilometers to the north, and with
Pakistan
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which is just 20 kilometers to the south. It has a distinctive landscape and is known for its scenic pasture and natural springs.
Its inhabitants are
Ismaili and have a unique language and culture. They speak the
Sanglechi-Ishkashmi language.
Nearby villages are Gol Khaneh (1.8 nm),
Khal Khan (0.8 nm), Naw Abad (2.0 nm),
Ziak (3.7 nm) and Kedah (1.4 nm).
From 2005 on, NGOs have committed a great deal of effort to constructing new roads in the area, with great success. Most of the people in the area live as farmers, growing the land and taking care of great hordes of sheep.
Climate
Zebak has a
humid continental climate
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(
Köppen climate classification
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: ''Dsb''), verging on a
subarctic climate
The subarctic climate (also called subpolar climate, or boreal climate) is a continental climate with long, cold (often very cold) winters, and short, warm to cool summers. It is found on large landmasses, often away from the moderating effects of ...
(''Dsc''), with mild, dry summers and cold, snowy winters.
See also
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Badakhshan Province
References
Populated places in Badakhshan Province
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