Herat (Persian: ????) is a city in western Afghanistan, in the province also known as Herat. It is situated in the valley of the Hari Rud, a river flowing from the mountains of central Afghanistan to the Kara-Kum Desert in Turkmenistan. Situated in a fertile area, Herat was traditionally known for its wine. It is the third largest city of Afghanistan, with a population of 349,000 (2006 o
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