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Kandahar
Afghanistan
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Population: 600000
Kandahar is the second-largest city in Afghanistan and the capital of Kandahar Province, located in the south of the country. It is one of Afghanistan's oldest cities, founded by Alexander the Great around 330 BC. A major trade and cultural center on the historic Silk Road, Kandahar is known for its traditional bazaars, particularly the embroidered Kandahari chadar, and its pomegranate orchards. The city has been a focal point of conflict and security operations in recent decades.
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22
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High risk — most governments advise against non-essential travel.
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