Alandlockedmountainous country with plains in the north and southwest, Afghanistan is located within the heart of Asia, and is part of the US-coinedGreater Middle EastMuslim world. Ithas been the centre of many powerful empires for the past 2,000 years.Despite having numerous rivers andreservoirs, large parts of the country are dry. TheendorheicSistan Basin is one of the driest regions in the world.Aside from the usual rainfall, Afghanistan receives snow during the winter in theHindu KushandPamir Mountains, and the melting snow in the spring season enters therivers, lakes, and streams.
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