Kushgag

Kushgag is a village in Badakhshan Province in north-eastern Afghanistan.

Geography

The village lies towards the northern edge of the Hindu Kush mountain range which crosses over into Pakistan and is at an elevation of
Kushgag is situated away from Kitep, away from Kyip, away from Pular and away from Ilah.

History

On 6 April 2004 the village was affected by the earthquake that affected parts of Badakhshan. Kushgag was only from the earthquake epicentre and was listed by the European Union as an area of assistance following the quake.

Transport

The nearest airport is to the north, at Khorog.