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Sights (3)

Shrine of the Cloak

One of the holiest sites in Afghanistan, contains what is said to be a cloak/robe worn by Prophet Mohammad during his famous night journey. The cloak is locked away inside and has not been taken out since 1996.

1.0km

31.619665.708

Chil Zena

5.9km

31.6152777865.66361111

Dahla Dam

dam in Afghanistan

29km

31.85554465.892413
Nature

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Kandahar

Afghanistan
Someday we will visit Kandahar or begin to dream about going there! However, for now its not on our radar. Let us know in the comments if you think that should change!

Kandahar

Kandahar (Pashto: کندهار) is the capital of Kandahar province, and the largest city in Southern Afghanistan. Kandahar is also the second largest city in Afghanistan, and was the first capital of the modern state of Afghanistan in the 18th century.

The population of Kandahar numbers approximately 491,500 as of 2012. The Pashtuns make up the overwhelming majority population of the city and province but exact figures are not available. In a 2003 estimate by the National Geographic, Pashtuns were put at ca. 70%, Tajiks 20%, Baloch 2%, and Uzbeks 2%.

The Arghandab River runs along the west of Kandahar. The city has 15 districts and a total land area of 27,337 hectares. The total number of dwellings in Kandahar is 61,902.

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

12.2°C0
Precipitation: 54 mm

Feb

14.8°C2.4
Precipitation: 42 mm

Mar

21.6°C7.1
Precipitation: 41.1 mm

Apr

28.1°C12.3
Precipitation: 18.7 mm

May

34.1°C15.8
Precipitation: 2.2 mm

Jun

39.1°C19.5
Precipitation: 0 mm

Jul

40.2°C22.5
Precipitation: 2.3 mm

Aug

38.2°C20
Precipitation: 1 mm

Sep

34°C13.5
Precipitation: 0 mm

Oct

27.5°C8.5
Precipitation: 2.3 mm

Nov

21°C3.3
Precipitation: 7 mm

Dec

15.4°C1
Precipitation: 20 mm
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