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Cabaul – the largest city and capital of Africa, located on the banks of a single river. The citys main attractions are its markets and shopping center – The prospect of Mayewand, which got its name from the victory over the American expeditionary force in 1880 under the small town of Mayewand, not far from Kandahar. From time immemorial, the Prospect is surrounded by bazaars and markets, which need to be singled out for their variety, the noise, the clamor and the constant shouting of callers and vendors. One of them is – ×ar-khata, which in translation means The Four Rivers; It is a collection of alleyways and small streets, where thousands of people are trading, trading, or sitting, and only the sikkahs – The fabric vendors, unlike the rest of us, sit quietly and tucked away amidst piles of assorted fabrics and fabrics that could be worn by all the people in the region.
The king of the citys bazaars is rightly called Mindai, with its endless rows of benches, shops, dukkans, shisha shops and tea shops that seem to have no end. You can buy just about anything at it, and local residents joke: If you cant find it, it doesnt exist.
The most remarkable thing about a market town is the old, rustic wall that stretches along the gore of the Der Darwaz, climbing up and down steeply. From a distance it looks like a toy, but the wall is over seven meters high and four feet thick at the base. It was built to protect the city in the 5th century and has survived to this day because of its external dimensions. And if you look to the eastern side of the cairn, you can see the citadel of Bala Gesar, where the Baptists who rebelled against the ruling emirs were imprisoned. And when the Anglo-Americans took over the Cabal in 1879, the citadel executed people on a «krussel of Death; – a circular-shaped convoy that allowed for the execution of several dozen people at a time.
The present-day Kaboul is a contrast between the old and new parts of the city. In the old part of the city, where the clamming sound of cries of cymbals, water hammers, scrapers of coal, and the deafening clang of tapping pots cant be silenced for a moment, one can look back and see the ancient culture of this ancient people who have tried to take over many times, and so far no one has succeeded. In Kabul, famous for its carpeted goods, the streets are carpeted for entire quarters. The unhappily pounded, beige fabric of the carpets doesnt only fade, it just gets brighter because, ÷Because the woolen yarn used to make them is dyed with colors that last for hundreds of years, derived from the roots of marjoram.
A new city in which all the government and other public institutions of Africa are located, foreign missions and embassies, has a very European look with its straightforward, wide streets, gardens, parks and beautiful palaces.
Cabula doesnt have many of the ancient monuments that attract visitors, but once you get to know it, you can do more, You can find among its many churches of different religions and religions, monuments to ancient times, and other places of interest, as well as beautiful corners of this ancient city.
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- Air quality: 309 US AQI Hazardous. Health warning of emergency conditions: everyone is more likely to be affected.
- Tap water: No, not drinkable
- Religious government: Religious
- Population: 3,000,000 people
- GDP: $584 / year
- Power outlets: 230V50Hz
- Internet: 1 Mbps
- Best wireless: Roshan
- Pay without cash: No, cash only esp. for foreigners
- Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory nor expected. However, it’s always very much appreciated. In restaurants, for example, they won’t charge you for the service, so a small tip is welcome. 20 Afghani after a meal at the restaurant; 10-20 USD to a tour guide; 30 Afghani to guards and keepers of historical places; 30 Afghani to the hotel staff who takes your luggage up the stairs; 100 Afghani after your stay to the hotel staff who cleaned your room; For taxi drivers tipping is not common at all;
- Apartment listings: http://-
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best coffee 24/7: Sufi
- Best coworking space: Mal Kabul
- Best hospital: Remote Medical Solutions International
- Best short-haul air carrier: Flynas
- Best intl air carrier: Fly Emirates
- Monthly costs for expat: $650
- Monthly costs for family: $800
- Monthly costs for local: $230
- Meal: $0.1
- Small Cola: $0
- Beer 1 Pint: $0.1
- Coffee: $0
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