Jabal Saraj District

Jabal Saraj District
District

Jabal Saraj District, Parwan Province.
Country  Afghanistan
Province Parwan Province
Capital Jabal Saraj
Population (2002[1])
  Total 120,000
Time zone Afghanistan Standard Time (UTC+4:30)

Jabal Sarāj (Persian/Pashto: جبل سراج) or Jabal al-Sirāj is a district of Parwan Province located north of the capital Kabul, Afghanistan. It is surrounded by the high peaks of mountains. Jabal Saraj is known for its natural beauty and its brave people. During summer, many people from Kabul and other provinces come to Jabal Saraj for vacation. The capital is the town of Jabal Saraj.

Jabal Saraj is a historic village of Afghanistan named by King Habibullah in the beginning of the 20th century as this district was one of the favourite sightseeing areas for the King with a special palace for the summer. The ruins of the palace and the other ancient sites can be seen as the city experienced the consequences of the Communist Regime's invasion of Afghanistan. Jabal Saraj's economy relies on a textile factory, built in 1937, a cement factory and agriculture.

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