South Afghanistan

This section covers the southern portion of Afghanistan. It covers Farah, Helmand, Kandahar, Nimruz, Uruzgan and Zabul Provinces.

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Map of South Afghanistan

32.34361162.1194441 Farah
31.6265.7158332 Kandahar
31.59381964.3716113 Lashkargah

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A Kam Air passenger plane at Kandahar International Airport in 2012

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Kandahar International Airport (KDH^IATA) now has flights on Ariana Afghan Airlines & Kam Air between Kandahar, Dubai every Wednesday Ariana & Monday Kam Air; as well as three domestic flights per week between Kabul and Kandahar and one Domestic flight from Kandahar-Herat-Kandahar every Tuesday by KamAir. Flights are also available by the UN & ICRC but are only open to UN staff and other approved organisations.

Farah Airport (FAH^IATA)

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Cars can be hired from Kandahar and Helmand is a 3-hour drive west.

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Buses depart from Kandahar to Grishk (Gereshk) and Lashkar Gah

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The Kajaki Dam in Helmand province

Kajaki Dam
Grishk Dam

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Swimming in the Helmand River, Arghandab River, or Tarnak River. There are also many streams.

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See the warning on the Afghanistan article for information on the security situation.

Most foreign governments are advising against all travel to Helmand province. However, people from Pakistan, Iran and other Muslim countries often do travel to South Afghanistan. Afghans in general have respect for visitors and will help or guide them.

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