6 Facts About Kabul

1. At this time, Kabul is said to have had a population of 10,000 people, including the walled quarter of Chindawol, built by the Kizilbash garrison who had served under Nadir Shah.

2. The US Embassy in Kabul strongly recommends against flying the third carrier operating out of Kabul, Ariana Afghan Airlines.

3. The US Embassy in Kabul does not authorize official personnel the use of other Afghan-certificated airlines, including Kam Air flights to and from destinations other than Dubai.

4. The National Museum in Kabul is rich in Greek and Buddhist history.

5. City of Kabul forms one of the 15 districts of Kabul Province.

6. From the 1960s until the late 1970s, Kabul was a major stop on the famous Hippie trail.