Herat

Name: Herat
Address: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Central Asia, Afghanistan

Afghanistan

People from Herat are called:

Male/General:

Herati

Pronunciation:

/həˈrɑːt/

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Population:: 574,300 (2024 est.)
Country:: Afghanistan
Region:: Central Asia

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Etymology & Origin

Ancient Persian name 'Harā'. The demonym is 'Herati'.

About Herat

Third-largest city in Afghanistan with rich history.
Ancient city along Silk Road route.
Known for Persian-influenced architecture and culture.
Home to historic Herat Citadel and Friday Mosque.
Cultural and artistic center of western Afghanistan.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Kabul

640 km east

People are called:

Kabuli

Tehran

900 km west

People are called:

Tehrani

Kandahar

550 km south

People are called:

Kandahari

Quick Facts

Population:: 574,300 (2024 est.)
Country:: Afghanistan
Region:: Central Asia

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