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  Afghanistan has a wide range of weather, from the blazing sun in the summer to snow flurries in the winter.

  Elevation has a big influence on the weather  In the summer, temperatures can rise above 40°C  In the winter, temperatures can be as low as -25°C Weather Facts

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  Afghanistan is mostly mountains but also has valleys and large fields

  Mountains are a main feature of Afghanistan  Some places have lush greenery  Caves are common among the mountains  Much of the ground is rock and sand Terrain Facts

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