Fun facts about Kandahar
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The modern name 'Kandahar' is believed to have evolved from 'Scandar', a transformation noted by 16th-century historian João de Barros.
Kandahar
Afghanistan
Kandahar is a city in southern Afghanistan, serving as the capital and largest city of Kandahar Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Kandahar District and has an estimated population of 732,629 settled residents. Mullah Hekmatullah is the current mayor of the city. His predecessor was Haji Nimatullah Hassan.
From the “Name” section
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Excavations suggest that the region around Kandahar is one of the oldest known human settlements, with early farming villages dating back to around 5000 B.C.
Kandahar
Afghanistan
Kandahar is a city in southern Afghanistan, serving as the capital and largest city of Kandahar Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Kandahar District and has an estimated population of 732,629 settled residents. Mullah Hekmatullah is the current mayor of the city. His predecessor was Haji Nimatullah Hassan.
From the “History” section
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Kandahar is located between the Arghandab River and the Tarnak River and covers a land area of 273 km2.
Kandahar
Afghanistan
Kandahar is a city in southern Afghanistan, serving as the capital and largest city of Kandahar Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Kandahar District and has an estimated population of 732,629 settled residents. Mullah Hekmatullah is the current mayor of the city. His predecessor was Haji Nimatullah Hassan.
From the “Geography” section
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The Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport is the main airport for domestic and international flights in southern Afghanistan.
Kandahar
Afghanistan
Kandahar is a city in southern Afghanistan, serving as the capital and largest city of Kandahar Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Kandahar District and has an estimated population of 732,629 settled residents. Mullah Hekmatullah is the current mayor of the city. His predecessor was Haji Nimatullah Hassan.
From the “Transport” section
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Most people in Kandahar are Pashtuns, with Pashto being the most widely used language, spoken by more than 98% of the population.
Kandahar
Afghanistan
Kandahar is a city in southern Afghanistan, serving as the capital and largest city of Kandahar Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Kandahar District and has an estimated population of 732,629 settled residents. Mullah Hekmatullah is the current mayor of the city. His predecessor was Haji Nimatullah Hassan.
From the “Demographics” section
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