What Are People From Kandahar Called?

Name: Kandahar
Address: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Central Asia, Afghanistan

Afghanistan

People from Kandahar are called:

People from Kandahar are called Kandahari.

Demonym:

Kandahari

Pronunciation:

/ˈkændəhɑːr/

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About Kandahar

Second-largest city in Afghanistan.
Spiritual birthplace of Taliban movement.
Ancient city founded by Alexander the Great.
Important trading hub in southern Afghanistan.
Known for pomegranates and grapes production.

Quick Facts

Population:: 614,118 (2024 est.)
Country:: Afghanistan
Region:: Central Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From ancient 'Alexandria in Arachosia', founded by Alexander the Great. The demonym is 'Kandahari'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Kabul

490 km northeast

People are called:

Kabuli

Herat

550 km northwest

People are called:

Herati

Islamabad

550 km east

People are called:

Islamabadi

Quick Facts

Population:: 614,118 (2024 est.)
Country:: Afghanistan
Region:: Central Asia

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