Bamyan is one of the historical and famous provinces of Afghanistan and is located in the center of the country. The capital of Bamyan province is Bamyan city. Bamyan shares a border with the provinces of Baghlan, Parwan, Ghor, Daikundi, Maidan Wardak, Samangan and Sarpul. Bamyan has an area of 17414 square kilometers and a population of 418500 people. Bamyan has 6 districts which include Kahmard, Panjab, Sayghan, Shibar, Waras and Yakawlang. Almost the entire population of Bamiyan speaks in Dari.
