Kabul Province, Province in eastern Afghanistan
Description
Kabul is a province in eastern Afghanistan comprising multiple districts across varying terrain. The region surrounds the nation's capital city and extends through different elevations and landscapes.
History
The province underwent significant change during the Soviet occupation from 1979 to 1989. This period reshaped both its population patterns and physical infrastructure in lasting ways.
Culture
Many ethnic groups have long lived side by side in this region, shaping how daily life unfolds across neighborhoods. This diversity is visible in local traditions, languages spoken, and the way communities gather in shared spaces.
Practical
Travel through the region depends on road networks that vary in condition and connect different areas. Visitors should allow extra time for journeys and check local conditions before traveling.
Did you know?
The region receives roughly 300 days of sunshine yearly, offering more daylight than many other areas. This weather pattern creates extended dry periods that shape both daily routines and travel possibilities.
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Gardens of Babur
8.4 km
Arg
5.5 km
Darul Aman Palace
14 km
Tajbeg Palace
15.3 km
Bala Hissar
6.6 km
Ghazi Stadium
5.2 km
Alexandria on the Caucasus
48.9 km
National Museum of Afghanistan
13.8 km
Bagh-e Bala Palace
8.6 km
Sakhi Shrine
8.1 km
Abdul Rahman Mosque
6.1 km
Kabul hoard
5.5 km
Kabul Zoo
8.1 km
Shah-Do Shamshira Mosque
6.6 km
Naghlu Dam
46.4 km
Gurdwara Karte Parwan
8.3 km
Sikaram Sar
85.5 km
Id Gah Mosque
5.4 km
Bagram Hoard
45.9 km
Kabul Tower
5.7 km
Taq-e Zafar
24.2 km
Pul-e Khishti Mosque
6.1 km
Camp Warehouse
8 km
Paghman Hill Castle
22.9 kmOur Lady of Divine Providence Chapel, Kabul
5.1 km
Abul Fazl Shrine
5.7 km
Minar-i Chakri
6.3 km
پارک آبی کابل
9.7 km
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