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North-West Frontier, Pakistan

North-West Frontier is the smallest of the four provinces of Pakistan. Neighbouring regions are Afghanistan to the west and north, Northern Areas and Azad Kashmir to the east and Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Punjab and Islamabad Capital Territory to the south.

Its area is 74,521 km² and its districts include Hazara, not to be confused with the Hazara people of Afghanistan.

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