Badpash | |
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  Badpash | |
| Coordinates: 34°36′42″N69°53′51″E / 34.61167°N 69.89750°E | |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Province | Laghman |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 (Afghanistan) |
Badpash District is located in Laghman Province of Afghanistan. [1]
Badpash | |
|---|---|
| Badpash | |
| Coordinates: 34°36′42″N69°53′51″E / 34.61167°N 69.89750°E | |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Province | Laghman |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 (Afghanistan) |
Badpash District is located in Laghman Province of Afghanistan. [1]
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Laghman can refer to:
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