The Juggernaut

View from the Koh-E-Asamai, the highest elevation in Kabul, to the northern part of the capital. Kabul is at 1807 meters. With around 4.7 million inhabitants (estimate 2016), the city is the largest city of Afghanistan and the economic and cultural center of the country.

Situated in the East of Afghanistan has grown strongly in recent years. It is among the largest cities in the world to place 64. In terms of population it is the world among the cities that grow the fastest, in fifth place. With over 3500 years of history, it is also one of the oldest continuously populated regions of the world.

All ministries as well as the seat of Government, the Parliament and the Supreme Court are in Kabul. Also, the majority of the banks. Companies and universities are here.