Why is the Hazarajat region isolated from other parts of Afghanistan?

The Hazarajat region is considered the most isolated part of Afghanistan primarily due to its challenging physical geography and lack of infrastructure. Located in the central part of the country, the region is defined by high, rugged mountains that create significant natural barriers.1

These topographical difficulties are compounded by poor communication facilities, which further restrict connectivity between Hazarajat and other regions of the country. While the region serves as the traditional homeland of the Hazara people, these geographic and infrastructural constraints have historically contributed to its relative seclusion from the rest of the Afghan state.12