page_title: Ajristan District
section_title: Geography
hierarchical_section_title: Ajristan District / Geography
caption_attribution_description: English: The Ajeristan District of Ghazni province, Afghanistan as seen from a UH 60 Blackhawk, while enroute back from a resupply mission to an Afghan national police combat outpost, April 19. The mission was supported by the Security Force element of the Texas Agribusiness Development team based at Forward Operating Base Ghazni. (U.S. Photo by Army Sgt 1st Class Ross Dobelbower)
context_page_description: Ajristan also spelled Ajeristan, is a district in the western part of Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. Its population was estimated at 62,028 in 2001, of which 90% arePashtun people with others from the Hazara people. Sangar, in the center of the district, is the capital. Most of the population live in the Jikhai River valley and depend upon agriculture, the main source of its economy. The last decade of severe winters and droughts have affected the economy and quality of life..
context_section_description: Ajristan (or Hujiristan) was previously including most part of the Hazara homeland. Ajristan has currently an area of 2,653 km² (1,024 sq mi) and consists of a series of valleys. The hills Shah Tus Aka Ghar and Koishafil surround Ajristan and act as natural barriers. There are no natural boundaries between Ajristan and adjoining districts of Malistan to the northeast, Ghizao and Sangi Masha to the east, and Daya Chopan. The closest major city is Ghazni to the west. Ajristan lies in the lap of several mountain ranges, which are the extensions of Shah Tus Baba, so a larger part consists of high mountains and hills. The ranges are irregularly placed: some extend to the west; others to the east, but the general direction is north-south. The mountain ranges enclose many small valleys. In the middle of the valley passes the Jikhai River, a major source of water, especially for agriculture.
caption: Aerial view of Ajristan District
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