Balkh
بلخ | |
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 Map of Afghanistan with Balkh highlighted | |
| Coordinates: 36°45′N 67°0′E / 36.750°N 67.000°E | |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Capital | Mazar-i-Sharif |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16,186.3 km2 (6,249.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 1,245,100 |
| • Density | 77/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 |
| ISO 3166 code | AF-BAL |
| Main languages | Dari Persian, Uzbek, Turkmen |
Balkh (Persian: بلخ) is a province in the northern part of Afghanistan. Its capital is Mazar-i-Sharif. Most of its people are Tajiks, Hazaras and Uzbeks.
