Kabul

Name: Kabul
Address: South Asia, Afghanistan

South Asia, Afghanistan

Afghanistan

People from Kabul are called:

Male/General:

Kabuli

Pronunciation:

/ˈkɑːbʊl/

Quick Facts

Population:: 4,434,550 (2024 est.)
Country:: Afghanistan
Region:: South Asia

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Etymology & Origin

Ancient name, possibly from 'Kamboja', an ancient kingdom. The demonym is 'Kabuli'.

About Kabul

Capital and largest city of Afghanistan for over 3,000 years.
Located in a valley surrounded by Hindu Kush mountains.
Historic city on ancient Silk Road.
Home to Gardens of Babur and various historic mosques.
Facing challenges due to decades of conflict.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Islamabad

500 km southeast

People are called:

Islamabadi

Dushanbe

450 km north

People are called:

Dushanbites

Tehran

1,200 km west

People are called:

Tehrani

Quick Facts

Population:: 4,434,550 (2024 est.)
Country:: Afghanistan
Region:: South Asia

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