Keshendeh | |
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  Keshendeh Location in Afghanistan | |
| Coordinates: 36°5′3″N66°50′25″E / 36.08417°N 66.84028°E | |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Balkh Province |
| Time zone | + 4.30 |
Keshendeh is a village in Balkh Province in northern Afghanistan. [1]
Keshendeh | |
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| Keshendeh Location in Afghanistan | |
| Coordinates: 36°5′3″N66°50′25″E / 36.08417°N 66.84028°E | |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Province | Balkh Province |
| Time zone | + 4.30 |
Keshendeh is a village in Balkh Province in northern Afghanistan. [1]
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