WARNING: The situation in Afghanistan is highly volatile and traveling in Afghanistan is extremely dangerous. Violent incidents occur across the country and there continues to be an ongoing and very high threat of terrorist attack throughout Afghanistan, including at Kabul International Airport, and at land border crossings. Flights out of Afghanistan are limited. Most embassies have been closed. Do not expect to be able to get consular assistance. Many governments advise against all travel to Afghanistan.
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	(Information last updated 06 Jan 2022)

This article covers the western portion of Afghanistan. This region is inhabitanted by the Farsiwans and the Turkmens. It has cultural links with Turkmenistan, but is also influenced by Iran's Khorasan Province, which used to be the ancient name for the whole region of the Afghan nation. It comprises Badghis, Faryab, Ghor and Herat provinces.

Map of West Afghanistan

• 34.34194462.2030561 Herat – an historical and lively city near the Iranian border
• 35.93333364.752 Maimana – capital of Faryab province, but best saved for a future trip in calmer times

• 34.39638664.5158881 Jam – a potential side trip if going overland from Herat to Kabul, it contains the enormous and random Minaret of Jam.

• The Minaret of Jam - an enormous and oddly located minaret in the small village of Jam.

• Iran - Herat is the nearest major city to the border and the place to launch a journey into Persia.