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Geography and Environment

Geography and Environment of Afghanistan

Terrain, climate, natural resources, hazards, and environmental conditions of Afghanistan.

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Overview

landlocked; the Hindu Kush mountains that run northeast to southwest divide the northern provinces from the rest of the country; the highest peaks are in the northern Vakhan (Wakhan Corridor)

Detailed geography

mostly rugged mountains; plains in north and southwest

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