Ajristan District
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Ajristan اجرستان |
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| District | |
 Ajristan
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| Coordinates: 33°28′01″N 67°14′20″E / 33.466962°N 67.238846°E | |
| Country |
 Afghanistan
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| Province | Ghazni Province |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,653 km2 (1,024 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 62,028 |
Ajristan (Pashto: اجرستان, Persian: اجرستان), also spelled Ajeristan, is a district in the western part of Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. Its population was estimated at 62,028 in 2001, of which 97% are Ghaliji Pashtun people of the Mulla khail Tribe with others from the Hazara Tribe.Sangar, in the center of the district, is the capital. Most of the population live in the Jikhai River valley and depend upon agriculture, the main source of its economy. The last decade of severe winters and droughts have affected the economy and quality of life..
Ajristan has an area of 2,653 km2 (1,024 sq mi) and consists of a series of valleys. The hills Shah Tus Aka Ghar and Koishafil surround Ajristan and act as natural barriers. There are no natural boundaries between Ajristan and adjoining districts of Malistan to the northeast, Ghizao and Sangi Masha to the east, and Daya Chopan. The closest major city is Ghazni to the west. Ajristan lies in the lap of several mountain ranges, which are the extensions of Shah Tus Baba, so a larger part consists of high mountains and hills. The ranges are irregularly placed: some extend to the west; others to the east, but the general direction is north-south. The mountain ranges enclose many small valleys. In the middle of the valley passes the Jikhai River, a major source of water, especially for agriculture.
Ajristan was historically part of Uruzgan Province, when it was called Daya. Hazara Rorrall captured the district in 1800. It was mentioned in a treaty by Mullakhail Khan that ended a local civil war. The district is dominated by the Pashtun followed by the minority Hazara people.Pashto is the language spoken by majority of Ajristani residents. Other languages include Persian. Pashton peoples in this area originate mostly from the Mulla Khail Tribe.
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