Baloch of Afghanistan
اوگانستان ءِ بلۏچ | |
|---|---|
| Total population | |
| 1 million | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Balochistan Afghanistan | |
| Languages | |
| Religion | |
| Predominantly: Sunni Islam |
The Baloch of Afghanistan (Balochi: اوگانستان ءِ بلۏچ; Persian: بلوچ های افغانستان) are Baloch people who live in the southwestern of Afghanistan, Balochistan Afghanistan along the border with Iran and Pakistan. The number of the Baloch in Afghanistan is estimated at 1 million people or roughly 2% of the population of Afghanistan.
They are the majority in Nimroz Province. Baloch also have a presence in Helmand, Faryab, Takhar, Herat, Kandahar, Badakhshan and other parts of Afghanistan.