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Kabul

Kabul is Afghanistan’s capital. The official advisories consulted recommend against travel to the country and cite risks including terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary detention and crime, including in Kabul.

Kabul
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The place

What makes it special

  • It is the capital of Afghanistan.
Kabul
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Kabul
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Articles in Kabul

Guides to this place

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Kabul

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Guides to this place

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Historical photograph of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul

Afghanistan on the map: Kabul, languages and currency

A starting point for locating Afghanistan and identifying the basic facts that help place the country—and those that need to be checked before travelling.

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Afghanistan, Kabul and the facts to check before travelling

Afghanistan is a landlocked country in South Asia. These reference points help locate Kabul and identify the country’s languages and currency, while making clear which details should be checked before planning.

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Afghan textile from a museum collection, used as cultural context.

Afghanistan requires postponing any tourist travel for now

Current consular advisories agree: this is not a destination for tourism. The prudent decision is to postpone the trip and review official sources before reopening any plans.

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Sources and references

This profile summarises our destination guides. Their research sources and the geographical reference are listed below.

Profile updated: 10/10/2026