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Why are Kabul’s bazaars important to the city’s economy?
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Kabul, Afghanistan.
Kabul’s economy has historically relied heavily on trade, and its bazaars are renowned throughout the region for their importance to this sector. Because a significant portion of the city's population depends on the trade and service sectors for employment, these bazaars serve as a vital economic foundation for the capital.1