Demographics
The population of about 132,000 people comprises two ethnic groups: 95% Nuristani and 5% Pashtun. 30% of the population speak Pashto as second language and 90% speak the following Nuristani languages:
- Askunu language
- Kamkata-viri language
- Vasi-vari language
- Tregami language
- Kalasha-ala language
The Pashayi language is spoken by 15% people.
The main Nuristani tribes in the province are:
- Katta (38%)
- Kalasha (30%)
- Ashkori or Wamayee (12%)
- Kam (10%)
- Satra (5%)
- Parsoon (4%)
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