Ḩaīratān in Balkh
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Afghanistan–Uzbekistan Friendship Bridge

The Afghanistan–Uzbekistan Friendship Bridge is a road and rail bridge across the river Amu Darya in the northern Balkh province of Afghanistan, which connects the town of Hairatan with Termez in Uzbekistan. The bridge was built by the Soviet Union in 1985 to supply its troops in Afghanistan. It is the only way to across the Uzbek–Afghan border, the nearest bridge across the Amu Darya being at Kelif, some 120 kilometers (74.5 mi) to the west, crossing the Turkmen-Afghan border.

Located at 37.2278, 67.4282 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Bridges built in the Soviet Union, International bridges, Bridges completed in 1982, Bridges in Afghanistan, Bridges in Uzbekistan, Afghanistan–Uzbekistan border crossings, Afghanistan–Soviet Union relations

Hairatan

Hairatan is a border town and a port in the north of Balkh province, Afghanistan. It sits along the Amu Darya river in the Kaldar district of Balkh province. The river forms the border with neighboring Uzbekistan, and the two nations are connected by the Afghanistan–Uzbekistan Friendship Bridge. The city of Termez in Uzbekistan is close to Hairatan. The altitude of Hairatan is 300m. Hairatan became one of the major transporting, shipping, and receiving location for Afghanistan.

Located at 37.2169, 67.4169 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Afghanistan–Uzbekistan border crossings