Barik-e Sofla | |
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  Barik-e Sofla Location in Afghanistan | |
| Coordinates: 34°22′N66°39′E / 34.367°N 66.650°E | |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Bamyan Province |
| Time zone | + 4.30 |
Barik-e Sofla is a village in Bamyan Province in northern-central Afghanistan. [1]
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