Qal‘ah-ye Shōrā in Kabul
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OMAR Mine Museum

Located in Kabul, Afghanistan, the OMAR Mine Museum contains a collection of 51 types of land mines out of the 53 used in Afghanistan over the years. The collection includes unexploded ordnance, cluster bombs and airdrop bombs used by the U.S. invasion in 2002. OMAR stands for the Organization for Mine Clearance and Afghan Rehabilitation. For security reasons, the museum is not open for casual visitors. All appointments must be made through the main OMAR office. Dr.

Located at 34.5599, 69.2018 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Explosive weapons, Area denial weapons, Military and war museums, Museums in Afghanistan, Kabul, Aerospace museums

Kabul International Airport

Kabul International Airport, also known as Khwaja Rawash Airport by the Pashtun majority (Pashto: د خواجه رواش هوایي ډګر‎), is located 16 kilometers from the city center of Kabul in Afghanistan. Axe Kabul International Airport was built in the early 1960s. During the 10 year Soviet war in Afghanistan from 1979 to 1989, the airport was controlled and used by the Soviet Army. Following the Soviet withdrawal it remained in control of the Afghan military, which transformed to private militia.

Located at 34.5656, 69.2108 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Airports in Afghanistan, Kabul, Afghanistan–Soviet Union relations

Ghazi Stadium

Ghazi Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kabul, Afghanistan,used to play soccer. It was built during the reign of King Amanullah Khan in 1923, who was regarded as Ghazi (Hero) for the Afghan victory in the Third Anglo-Afghan War and gaining independence for his nation after the 1919 Treaty of Rawalpindi. The stadium has a capacity of 25,000 people. The Ghazi Stadium was renovated in 2011 after the entire ground was removed and replaced with new soil and artificial turf placed on top.

Located at 34.5185, 69.1937 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Afghanistan, National stadiums, Sport in Kabul, Multi-purpose stadiums

Bala Hissar, Kabul

Bala Hissar is an ancient fortress located in the city of Kabul, Afghanistan. The estimated date of construction is around the 5th century A.D. Bala Hissar sits to the south of the modern city centre at the tail end of the Kuh-e-Sherdarwaza Mountain. The Walls of Kabul, which are 20 feet high and 12 feet thick, start at the fortress and follow the mountain ridge in a sweeping curve down to the river. It sports a set of gates for access to the fortress.

Located at 34.5056, 69.1917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Kabul, History of Kabul, Former fortresses

Tara Khēl

Tara Khēl is a village and the center of Deh Sabz District, Kabul Province, Afghanistan. It is situated northwest of Kabul at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:34.5767|N|69.2564|E||||| | |name= }} at 1794 m altitude. The village is big, with more than 2,000 households. It is close to the Kabul International Airport.

Located at 34.5767, 69.2564 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Populated places in Kabul Province

Embassy of the United States, Kabul

The Embassy of the United States in Kabul is the diplomatic mission of the United States in Afghanistan. It is located on Great Massoud Road in the Wazir Akbar Khan section of the Afghan capital, Kabul, and is home to the U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan. The Embassies of Finland and South Korea are located behind this complex and the ISAF Headquarters are located across the street.

Located at 34.5347, 69.19 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Diplomatic missions of the United States, Afghanistan–United States relations, Diplomatic missions in Kabul

Wazir Akbar Khān

Wazir Akbar Khān (Pashto وزیر اکبر خان) is a neighbourhood in northern Kabul, Afghanistan. It is the wealthiest area in Kabul. Many embassies are located, including the U.S. and Canadian. Wazir Akbar Khān is also home to the Kabul International Airport. It is a common place for foreign workers to live. The streets are laid out on a grid with Western, two-story houses that date back to the 60s and 70s.

Located at 34.5361, 69.1839 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Neighborhoods of Kabul

Afghanistan Football Federation stadium

The Afghanistan Football Federation stadium is a football stadium in Kabul, Afghanistan and competition venue of all Clubs of the new Afghan Premier League. The AFF stadium has a capacity of 5,000, and the surface is of Artificial turf.

Located at 34.52, 69.1967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Afghanistan, Sport in Kabul, Kabul, Football in Afghanistan