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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

Terrain

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

Encyclopædia Britannica http://www.lonelyplanet.com/afghanistan/weather http://www.shvoong.com/books/419382-afghanistan-

soil-climate/

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