Zibak

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Zibak or Zebok is a village and valley in Badakhshan Province in north-eastern Afghanistan. [cite web| url=http://geonames.nga.mil/ggmagaz/geonames4.asp |title=NGA GeoName Database |publisher=National Geospatial Intelligence Agency |accessdate=2008-06-11]

It lies at the foot of the Daliz Pass on one of the natural routes that connects it with Tajikistan approximately 35 kilometers to the north, and with Pakistan which is just 20 kilometers to the south. It has a distincive landscape and is known for its scenic pasture and natural springs.

Its inhabitants are Ismaili and have a unique language and culture, that is related to the nearby Sang'lichi peoples, as well as the Wakhi and Ishkashimi tribes.

Zibak is surrounded by the villages Gol Khaneh (1.8 nm), Khal Khan (0.8 nm), Naw Abad (2.0 nm), Ziak (3.7 nm) and Kedah (1.4 nm).

References

External links

* [http://www.maplandia.com/afghanistan/badakhshan/zibak Satellite map at Maplandia.com]