Where is Balkh, Afghanistan?

Balkh is a province in northern Afghanistan, and it is also the name of the province's capital city. The province is located in the northern part of the country, and its capital, Balkh City, is one of the oldest cities in the world, with a rich history dating back thousands of years. Balkh Province shares borders with several other provinces, including Samangan to the west, Kunduz to the northeast, Takhar to the east, and Sar-e Pol to the northwest.