A few facts about Herāt
- Herāt is one of the three largest cities in Afghanistan, with about 570,000 inhabitants.
- Herāt is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
- It's about 640 km to Kabul, the country's largest city.
- Towns nearby: Chahār Burj (12 km), Karukh (38 km) and Zindah Jān (42 km).