Question

1. What is the capital of Afghanistan?

Kabul

2. In which direction would you travel to get from that city to Jalalabad?

East of Kabul

3. What mountain range stretches across the northeastern part of Afghanistan?



4. Which two labeled deserts are in the southern part of the country?


5. Which river forms the border between
Afghanistan and Uzbekistan:


6. The Khyber Pass connects Afghanistan to which bordering country?


7. Which city is located at approximately 32°N, 66°E?


8. What is the approximate latitude and longitude of Bamyan?


9. About how many miles separate the cities of Bamyan and Gardez?


10. About how many miles separate the cities of
Herat and Farah?

Answer 1

3 The Hindu Kush mountain range stretches across the northeastern part of Afghanistan.

4 The two labeled deserts in the southern part of the country are the Dasht-e Lut and the Dasht-e Margoh.

5 The Amu Darya River forms the border between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan.

6 The Khyber Pass connects Afghanistan to Pakistan.

7 The city located at approximately 32°N, 66°E is Kandahar.

8 The approximate latitude and longitude of Bamyan is 34.8231° N, 67.5217° E.

9 Approximately 180 miles separate the cities of Bamyan and Gardez.

10 Approximately 270 miles separate the cities of Herat and Farah.