Kabul River facts for kids
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| Country | Afghanistan |
| City | Kabul, Surobi, Jalalabad (Afghanistan); Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera (Pakistan) |
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| Main source | Hindu Kush Mountains Maidan Wardak Province, Afghanistan 2,400 m (7,900 ft) 34°21′25″N 68°50′21″E / 34.357°N 68.8392°E |
| River mouth | Indus River Attock, Punjab, Pakistan 33°55′0″N 72°13′56″E / 33.91667°N 72.23222°E |
| Length | 700 km (430 mi) |
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| Basin size | 66,000 km2 (25,000 sq mi) |
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The Kabul River is a very important river, about 700 kilometers (435 miles) long. It starts high up in the Hindu Kush mountains in Afghanistan. This river flows through eastern Afghanistan and then into Pakistan. Finally, it joins the mighty Indus River near a place called Attock. The Kabul River is the main river in eastern Afghanistan.
Many smaller rivers flow into the Kabul River, making it bigger. These smaller rivers are called tributaries. Some of its main tributaries are the Logar, Panjshir, Alingar, Surkhab, Kunar, Bara, and Swat rivers. The famous city of Kabul is named after this river.
How the River Flows
For most of the year, the Kabul River can be quite small. But in the summer, it gets much bigger! This happens because the snow and ice in the Hindu Kush mountains melt, adding a lot of water to the river.
The biggest river that joins the Kabul River is the Kunar River. The Kunar River actually starts in Pakistan as the Mastuj River. It flows south into Afghanistan and then meets the Kabul River near a city called Jalalabad. Even though the Kunar River often carries more water than the Kabul River at this point, the river keeps the name Kabul River. This is because the name "Kabul" has been important for a very long time in history and politics.
Dams on the River
To control the water and use it for things like electricity or irrigation, several dams have been built on the Kabul River. In Afghanistan, you can find the Naghlu, Surobi, and Darunta dams.
Another important dam is the Warsak Dam, which is located in Pakistan. It's about 20 kilometers (12 miles) northwest of the city of Peshawar. These dams help manage the river's flow and provide resources for the people living nearby.
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Images for kids
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An old bridge over the Kabul River.
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The Kabul River in the city of Kabul in 1966.
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The Kabul River in the city of Kabul in 1982.
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The Kabul River in the city of Kabul in 2009, looking dry.
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The dried riverbed in the central city of Kabul.
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A view of the Kabul River valley.
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The gorge of the Kabul River, next to the Kabul-Jalalabad Road.
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Kabul River near Behsood Bridge Area, Jalalabad, in 2009.
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Kabul River near Behsood Bridge Area, Jalalabad, in 2009.
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Buddhist caves carved into cliffs along the Kabul River.
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A dam built on the Kabul River.
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Kabul River at Behsood Bridge, Jalalabad.
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See also
In Spanish: Río Kabul para niños
