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Kabul University

university, Kabul, Afghanistan
Also known as: Kābul University, Kabul Pohantoon

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Kabul University, established in 1932 as the faculty of medicine and later incorporated into Kabul University in 1946, is one of Afghanistan's two higher education institutions. Located in Kabul, the capital and largest city of Afghanistan, the university's campus is one of the city's largest green spaces.12

Kabul itself is a historic city, with a settlement existing for approximately 3,500 years. It serves as the country's political and economic center and is situated in a high-altitude basin. The city has experienced significant growth and development, particularly in the early 21st century, despite periods of conflict and damage. The university's operations, like many institutions in Afghanistan, have been affected by civil war and military campaigns.21

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