Fun facts about Kabul
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Kabul was known as Kubha in Sanskrit and as Kophes or Koa by Greek authors.
Kabul
Afghanistan
Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. It is within the jurisdiction of Kabul District and has an estimated population of 5,333,284 people. Located in the eastern half of the country, forming part of the Kabul Province, the city is administratively divided into five zones and 22 municipal districts.
From the “Toponymy and etymology” section
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According to legend, the name Kabul is derived from the Persian words for 'straw' and 'bridge'.
Kabul
Afghanistan
Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. It is within the jurisdiction of Kabul District and has an estimated population of 5,333,284 people. Located in the eastern half of the country, forming part of the Kabul Province, the city is administratively divided into five zones and 22 municipal districts.
From the “Toponymy and etymology” section
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The Rigveda and the Avesta refer to the Kabul River and a settlement called Kubha, indicating its historical significance.
Kabul
Afghanistan
Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. It is within the jurisdiction of Kabul District and has an estimated population of 5,333,284 people. Located in the eastern half of the country, forming part of the Kabul Province, the city is administratively divided into five zones and 22 municipal districts.
From the “History” section
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Kabul was described as the 'best and cleanest city in Asia' by Englishman George Forster in the 18th century.
Kabul
Afghanistan
Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. It is within the jurisdiction of Kabul District and has an estimated population of 5,333,284 people. Located in the eastern half of the country, forming part of the Kabul Province, the city is administratively divided into five zones and 22 municipal districts.
From the “History” section
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Kabul was the fifth fastest-growing city in the world in 2012.
Kabul
Afghanistan
Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. It is within the jurisdiction of Kabul District and has an estimated population of 5,333,284 people. Located in the eastern half of the country, forming part of the Kabul Province, the city is administratively divided into five zones and 22 municipal districts.
From the “History” section
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