Dostum's home province was Jawzjan. It is located in northern Afghanistan and borders Turkmenistan to the north. The province is known for its rich natural gas reserves and its strategic location along the Amu Darya River. The capital of Jawzjan is Sheberghan, which is also the birthplace of Dostum.
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