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May 31, 2017

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Historical Context for May 31, 2017

In 2017, the world population was approximately 7,645,617,954 people[†]

Historical Events

Kabul

2017A car bomb explodes in a crowded intersection in Kabul near the German embassy during rush hour, killing over 90 and injuring 463.[†]

Kabul, is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. Located in the eastern half of the country, it is also a municipality, forming part of the Kabul Province. The city is divided for administration into 22 municipal districts. Kabul's population was estimated in 2023 at about 4.95 million. In contemporary times, Kabul has served as Afghanistan's political, cultural and economical center. Rapid urbanization has made it the country's primate city and one of the largest cities in the world.

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