Khost City

GPTKB entity

Properties (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf City
gptkbp:administrativeDivision District of Khost
gptkbp:area approximately 1,200 square kilometers
gptkbp:civicEngagement Community organizations active
gptkbp:climate Semi-arid climate
Hot summers and mild winters
gptkbp:communicationEquipment Mobile networks present
gptkbp:community Challenges due to conflict
gptkbp:communityService NGOs active in the region
gptkbp:country gptkb:Afghanistan
gptkbp:culturalEvents Celebrations of local traditions
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Rich_Pashtun_traditions
gptkbp:culturalInfluence Pashtun_culture
gptkbp:demographics Diverse ethnic groups
gptkbp:economy Trade and commerce
gptkbp:education Several schools and colleges
gptkbp:electrification Grid and generators
gptkbp:elevation 1,200 meters
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Water scarcity
gptkbp:established ancient times
gptkbp:famousLandmark gptkb:Khost_Airport
gptkb:Khost_University
gptkbp:festivals Local cultural festivals
gptkbp:geographicalFeature Surrounded by mountains
gptkbp:governance Municipal government
gptkbp:healthcare Local hospitals and clinics
gptkbp:historicalEvent U.S._military_operations_in_the_region
Battles_during_the_Soviet-Afghan_War
gptkbp:historicalFigures Notable leaders from the region
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Strategic_location_in_the_Afghan_conflict
Traditional_Afghan_buildings
gptkbp:historicalSite Ancient ruins nearby
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Khost City
gptkbp:infrastructure Roads and utilities
gptkbp:internationalRelations Limited due to conflict
gptkbp:internetAccess Growing availability
gptkbp:localArt Traditional crafts and art forms
gptkbp:localCuisine Traditional_Afghan_dishes
gptkbp:localEconomy Dependence on agriculture and trade
gptkbp:localGovernment Mayor and city council
Provincial government oversight
Elected officials represent the city.
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Khost_Province
gptkbp:majorIndustry Agriculture
gptkbp:media Local radio stations
gptkbp:naturalResources Mineral deposits in the area
gptkbp:officialLanguage Pashto
gptkbp:population approximately 100,000
gptkbp:publicTransport Limited public transport options
gptkbp:security Conflict and instability
gptkbp:sport Football is popular
gptkbp:timeZone UTC+4:30
gptkbp:tourism Limited due to security concerns
gptkbp:transportation Road and air access
gptkbp:transportLinks Connected to major highways
gptkbp:waterSource Local water sources
gptkbp:youth_development Significant youth demographic
Efforts to improve living conditions