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Jalalabad

Imagine a sunny city where yummy oranges grow and rivers meet! That's Jalalabad!

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Key Facts

Location
Eastern Afghanistan.
Population
About 200,331 people.
Capital Of
Nangarhar Province.
Famous For
Oranges, lemons, and being a trade center.

Where the Rivers Hug!

Jalalabad is a special city in Afghanistan, a country far away. It's like a cozy spot where two big rivers, the Kabul River and the Kunar River, come together to say hello! The land around it is a flat, sunny place called a plateau, with tall mountains called the Hindu Kush watching over it. It's a warm place, perfect for growing lots of tasty fruits!

A City with Many Names!

This city has been around for a very, very long time! It used to be called Tarunshahr, and even before that, it had names like Nagarahara and Adinapur. Think of it like a toy that gets a new name sometimes! It's so important that Afghan kings used to love visiting it, especially when it was cold outside, making it their winter home.

Oranges, Lemons, and Paper!

Guess what? Jalalabad is famous for growing super juicy oranges and zesty lemons! They also grow rice and sweet sugarcane. It's like a giant fruit farm! Besides yummy food, people there also make paper. This city is like a busy marketplace where people trade all these wonderful things.

A Place for Learning and Fun!

Jalalabad is a big city, with more people than you might find in a few school buses! It's also home to a very big school called Nangarhar University, which is the second largest in all of Afghanistan. This means lots of people go there to learn new things and become smart doctors, teachers, and more!

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