Kabul

Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan, located in the eastern section of the country. It is also a municipality, forming part of the greater Kabul Province, and divided into 22 districts. Kabul serves as its political, cultural and economic center. Rapid urbanization made Kabul the world's 75th largest city. Kabul is located high up in a narrow valley between the Hindu Kush mountains, with an elevation of 1,790 metres making it one of the highest capitals in the world. The city is said to be over 3,500 years old, mentioned since at least the time of the Achaemenid Empire. Located at crossroads in Asia – roughly halfway between Istanbul in the west and Hanoi in the east – it is in a strategic location along the trade routes of South and Central Asia, and a key location of the ancient Silk Road.

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Satellite photos show final US evacuation efforts from Kabul airport in Afghanistan

Satellite images show crowds at Kabul airport before two reported explosions

Satellite images show crowds at Kabul airport before two reported explosions

WHO, UNICEF Struggle To Deliver Aid Amidst Airport Blockage In Kabul