Kabul[a] is the capital city of Afghanistan. Located in the eastern half of the country, it is also a municipality, forming part of the Kabul Province. The city is divided for administration into 22 municipal districts. In 2025 its population is estimated to be 6.74 million people.

Jan 19, 2025 · Kabul, city, capital of the province of Kabul and of Afghanistan. It is the largest urban center in the country and also its political and economic hub. It is located along strategic trade routes and served as the first capital of the Mughal Empire under Babur.

Aug 26, 2021 · Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. It is located in the eastern part of the country, in a narrow valley that is situated between the Hindu Kush Mountains. This location has been historically strategic, as it is the crossroads between Western Asia and Eastern Asia.

Jan 19, 2025 · Kabul became the initial capital of the Mughal dynasty in 1504, when occupied by the emperor Bābur, who invested in public buildings and gardens. By his own account, it was Kabul’s climate and its fruit that caused Bābur to fall in love with the city.

Sep 7, 2018 · Kabul is the largest and capital city of Afghanistan. It is one of the oldest settlements in the world and is associated with a rich history and culture. Although ravaged by wars and terrorist incidents in recent times, Kabul still hosts numerous architectural and historical wonders that make it an attractive destination.

Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. According to a 2012 estimate, the population of the city was around 3,289,000. [1] Ths includes Tajiks, Pashtuns, Hazaras and some other smaller ethnic groups. [2] It is the 64th largest and the 5th fastest growing city in the world. [3] [4] It is 1,800 meters, or 5,900 feet above-sea-level ...

Kābul (Persian: کابل, IPA: [kɑː'bʊl]) is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan, as well as an economic and cultural center. The city is situated 5,900 feet (1,800 m) above sea level in a narrow valley, between two steep ranges of the Hindu Kush mountains along the Kabul River.