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Valleys of Afghanistan

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Jamarj-e Bala in Badakhshan Province

Afghanistan, which is about two-thirds mountainous,[1] contains many valleys. The majority of the valleys are located in parts of northeastern, central, southern and southeastern Afghanistan.[citation needed] The southeastern areas are wetter and are covered by forest with trees such as cypress, oak, poplar, pine etc.[citation needed] The valleys are the most populated regions in the country, and much of the agriculture done takes place either in the valleys or on the high plains.[1]

Wakhan

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Valleys in the Wakhan include:[citation needed]

Southern Hindu Kush

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Panjshir Valley

Southern Hindu Kush valleys include (among others):[citation needed]

  • Panj Valley Valley
  • Korm Valley
  • Panjdarh Nijrab Valley
  • Bandavol Valley
  • Eshpi Valley
  • Shishil Valley
  • Kepchaq Valley
  • Chardeh Valley
  • Sayghan Valley
  • Kahmard Valley
  • Salang Valley
  • Darzab Valley
  • Panjshir Valley
  • Ghorband Valley
  • Surobi Valley (see Surobi, Kabul)

Koh-i-Baba

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Bamiyan Valley

The Koh-i-Baba mountain range in central Afghanistan includes (among others):[citation needed]

Safēd Kōh

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Valleys in Safēd Kōh mountain range include (among others):[citation needed]

Paghman District branch

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The Paghman District Mountains are a branch of the Hindu Kush mountains, which formed numerous valleys. Valleys here include (among others):[citation needed]

  • Parsa Valley
  • Behisood Valley
  • Nahur Valley
  • Malistan Valley
  • Ghab Valley
  • Daykundi Valley (see Daykundi Province)
  • Yakawolang Valley
  • Daizangy Valley
  • Jaghori Valley
  • Ajersitan Valley
Arghandab Valley in Kandahar Province

There are also many valleys located in the eastern and southern parts of this mountain range, including (among others):[citation needed]

Other

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Korengal Valley in Kunar Province

Some other notable valleys include:[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Briney, Amanda (17 January 2020). "Geography of Afghanistan". ThoughtCo. Retrieved 2024-09-06.