Kandahar Province, Administrative province in southern Afghanistan.
The province covers 54,022 square kilometers of desert landscapes in the south and mountainous terrains near the Pakistani border, crossed by the Arghandab River.
In 1747, Kandahar province became the foundation of a unified Afghanistan under Ahmad Shah Durrani, who established his capital in Kandahar city.
The population includes Pashtun tribes such as Zirak Durrani, Barakzai, and Popalzai, along with Baluch, Hazara, and Tajik communities practicing varied traditions.
The region maintains transportation links through an extensive road network connecting to the Afghan Ring Road and routes to Pakistan through Spin Boldak.
The province produces specific agricultural products including pomegranates, grapes, and melons, which form a substantial portion of Afghanistan's fruit exports.
Location: Afghanistan
Capital city: Kandahar
Elevation above the sea: 1,216 m
Shares border with: Helmand Province
GPS coordinates: 31.00000,65.50000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34
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