Andkhvoy
Andkhoy may refer to: *Andkhoy District, a district in Faryab Province, Afghanistan *Andkhoy (city) Andkhoy ( prs, اندخوی; ps, اندخوی ولسوالۍ) is a city in the northern part of Afghanistan, which has a population of about 47,857 people. They include all the major ethnic groups of the country. The city serves as the capital of ...

Andkhoy District
Andkhoy District is a district in Faryab Province, Afghanistan. The district center is Andkhoy, and there are a total of 81 villages in the district. Most people farm or raise livestock in the district. The district is considered to be government-influenced, as opposed to the Taliban. Geography AH76 connects this district to the provincial capital of Maymana and the capital of Jowzjan province, Sheberghan, among other places. However, the road from Maymana to Andkhoy is currently contested by an armed group, affecting the people. The road is considered one of the worst in Afghanistan. The Shirin Tagab River flows through the district. Location The district is surrounded by five other districts: Khani Chahar Bagh, Khwaja Du Koh, Dawlatabad, Qaramqol, and Qurghan. Khwaja Du Koh is located in Jowzjan Province. The district used to border Turkmenistan. Economy Most people are engaged in agriculture and livestock activities. The main crops are wheat, barley, maize and potatoes. ...
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