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    Kandahar is the second largest city and the de facto capital of Afghanistan, with a rich and ancient history dating back to the 4th century BC. It is the founding city and spiritual center of the Taliban, and a major trading center for fruits, wool, and opium.

  2. Sep 5, 2024 · Kandahar is a city in south-central Afghanistan with a long and turbulent history of invasions, wars, and conquests. It is the chief commercial centre of southern Afghanistan and the centre of the Pashto language and culture.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  3. Sep 23, 2024 · Kandahar, also known as Quandahar, is a historically rich city in Afghanistan with a 3,000-year-old history, diverse culture, and stunning landmarks, making it a true jewel of the country.

  4. Kandahar is a major cultural and economic centre, as well as the capital of Kandahar Province. It has a rich history, dating back thousands of years, and has been an important centre for various empires and civilizations.

  5. Kandahar is the second largest city and the former capital of Afghanistan, located in the south of the country. It has a rich history, culture and natural beauty, and is connected by road and air to other cities and countries.

  6. Jul 9, 2021 · Kandahar Province, the main city in Afghanistan’s ethnic Pashtun heartland in the south, was the birthplace of the Taliban during the country’s civil war in the 1990s.

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  8. Kandahar is the capital of Kandahar province, and the largest city in Southern Afghanistan. Kandahar has about 450,000 residents and an elevation of 1,007 metres.