Kandahar

First capital of modern Afghanistan founded by Ahmad Shah Durrani 1747. Sacred Cloak of Prophet Muhammad kept here.

Southern Afghanistan on Arghandab River near Pakistani border, 483km south of Kabul.

World-famous pomegranates, grapes and fruits. Major commercial and trade center.

Spiritual and cultural heartland of Pashtun people. Center of Pashtunwali tribal code.

Kandahar University, numerous religious madrassas.

Historically dominated by Popalzai and Durrani Pashtun tribes.

Shrine of Cloak of Prophet Muhammad, Chehel Zina monument, Arghandab orchards.