Geographical Divisions of Afghanistan---
Due to its extensive geographical features, the country has been divided into three regions depending on its characteristics and wide landscapes---
1. The Central Highlands---
It is basically a mountainous region comprising the Hindu Kush mountain range which spreads from the eastern part of the country to the western part and the Hazarajat. During the summer, the mercury level rises to a great extend while in the winter the region experiences very chill temperatures.
2. The Southwestern Plateau---
A comprehensive geography of Afghanistan remains incomplete without mentioning its desert areas which falls under the southwestern plateau of the region. Since it's mostly a desert area, the land is not much agriculturally fertile and has less human habitation.
3. The Northern Plains---
One of the most fertile regions of the country, the area has good population and also home to many small industries of Afghanistan. Various crops and agricultural products are grown in this part of the country.
Other Divisions of the Country Include---
Northeast region--- Badakhshan, Takhar, Kunduz, Baghlan
Northern region--Samangan, Balkh, Saripul, Jawzjan
Western region--Faryab, Badghis, Herat, Farah
East-Central region--Bamiyan, Ghor;
Central region--Kapisa, Parwan, Kabul, Logar, Wardak
Eastern region--Kunar, Nuristan, Laghman, Nangarhar
Southern region--Paktya, Pakteka, Khost, Ghazni
Southwestern region--Zabul, Uruzgan, Kandahar, Hilmand, Nimroz
Climatic Conditions Prevalent in Afghanistan---
The climate of Afghanistan has extreme climatic conditions, with cold winters and dry summers. Whereas, the mountainous regions of the north eastern part of the country are sub-arctic with dry and cold winters. In the western and southern regions a wind blows especially during the summer months of June to September which arouses intense heat, drought, and also sand storms are witnessed some times.
The information on geography of Afghanistan remains incomplete without mentioning the important rivers of the country as--- Amu Darya, Hilmand and Harirud.
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