Stagnant after years of war, Afghanistan's capital, with more than 3.5 million residents, is projected to grow by 4.74 percent annually.
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World's fastest-growing cities
By 2050 most of the world will live in cities, a shift that will influence culture, investment, and policy. Here are the top spots for projected growth.
5. Kabul, Afghanistan
