Paktia Province - Important Geographical Features

Important Geographical Features

  • Shah-i-Kot Valley
  • Tera Pass, the mountain pass linking Paktia with Logar Province to the north
  • Khowst-Gardez Pass, the mountain pass linking Paktia with Khowst Province to the south
  • Gardez, the geographic and cultural center of the province
  • Pakthas

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