Afghanistan has about 26 million people. 5.7 million live in urban areas. The rest live in rural areas or countryside.[1] The following are fourteen cities of Afghanistan in order of population. The estimates are from 2006.[2]
Ancient names of places or cities in Afghanistan:
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Kabul | Chabolo, Kophene,[17] Gaofū, Kābūrā |
Ghazni | Ghaznīn, Ghazna (Gajant - Sanskrit, Having wealth which can be carried on the elephant) |
Balkh | Bactra, Bokhdī |
Herat | Haraiva, Harī, Aria |
Laghman | Lampaka [17] |
Jalalabad | Adinapur[18] |
Kandahar | Arachosia[17] |
Lashkar Gah | Bost or Bust |
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1 The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is not officially recognized by the United Nations, recognized only by Turkey; see Cyprus dispute. 2 The Hamas Government in Gaza is not officially recognized by the United Nations, though is recognized as legitimate Palestinian entity by several states, including Iran. |
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