"A heavy wind called the Badi Yaw Sal Shal Roza blows through Farah from May to August, creating sand storms that block roads, cover bazaars, and destroy corps. Farah historically served as a flourishing trading hub midway between Herat and Kandahar. But the economy was stifled by the construction of the Ring Road in 1965, which bypassed Farah City altogether. The province has struggled ever since, relying on subsistence agriculture and livestock." A concise and contemporary guide designed to orient and inform readers about the people, politics, and places of Ghazni. Topics covered include:...
"A heavy wind called the Badi Yaw Sal Shal Roza blows through Farah from May to August, creating sand storms that block roads, cover bazaars, and dest...
