Burka برکه | |
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  Burka Location within Afghanistan | |
| Coordinates:36°14′24″N69°09′36″E / 36.24000°N 69.16000°E /36.24000; 69.16000 | |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Baghlan |
| Control | Taliban |
Burka (Dari:برکه) is in the northeasterndistrict ofBaghlan province. Its population is approximately 49,000. The capital is the city of Burka (alternate names: Borkeh, Barkah). It is in the foothills of theHindu Kush mountains. The district is prone to earthquakes. On 5 May 2021 it was captured by Taliban forces.[1]
The district dominated byUzbeks at 60%, followed byTajiks with 20%. Hazaras and Pashtuns share half-half their part in the district.[2]
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