Fun facts about Jalalabad
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Jalalabad was originally known as Nagarahara and Adinapur, major centers of Greco-Buddhist culture.
Jalalabad
Afghanistan
Jalalabad, previously known as Tarunshahr, and historically known as Nagarahara or Adinapur, is a city in eastern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Nangarhar Province. It has an estimated population of 318,733 people. Qari Bismellah Bilal is the current mayor of the city.
From the “History” section
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The city is home to a variety of citrus fruits, with the narindj orange being the most common.
Jalalabad
Afghanistan
Jalalabad, previously known as Tarunshahr, and historically known as Nagarahara or Adinapur, is a city in eastern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Nangarhar Province. It has an estimated population of 318,733 people. Qari Bismellah Bilal is the current mayor of the city.
From the “Geography” section
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Nearly all residents of Jalalabad are followers of Sunni Islam, with a dwindling community of Sikhs and Hindus.
Jalalabad
Afghanistan
Jalalabad, previously known as Tarunshahr, and historically known as Nagarahara or Adinapur, is a city in eastern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Nangarhar Province. It has an estimated population of 318,733 people. Qari Bismellah Bilal is the current mayor of the city.
From the “Demographics” section
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Jalalabad has at least two steel mills and industries that process agricultural products like nuts and dried fruits.
Jalalabad
Afghanistan
Jalalabad, previously known as Tarunshahr, and historically known as Nagarahara or Adinapur, is a city in eastern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Nangarhar Province. It has an estimated population of 318,733 people. Qari Bismellah Bilal is the current mayor of the city.
From the “Economy” section
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The Ghazi Amanullah International Cricket Stadium is the first international standard cricket stadium in Afghanistan.
Jalalabad
Afghanistan
Jalalabad, previously known as Tarunshahr, and historically known as Nagarahara or Adinapur, is a city in eastern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Nangarhar Province. It has an estimated population of 318,733 people. Qari Bismellah Bilal is the current mayor of the city.
From the “Sports” section
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Photo: Bryan Battaglia (U.S. Armed Forces) · Public Domain