Kabul, is the capital and largest 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. A 2025 estimate puts the city's population at 7.175 million. In contemporary times, Kabul has served as Afghanistan's political, cultural and economical center. Rapid urbanization has made it the country's primate city and one of the largest cities in the world.
In a historic and controversial move, Russia has become the first nation to officially recognise the Taliban government in..
In a stunning geopolitical shift, Russia has become the first country to officially recognise the Taliban government in..