Afghanistan

Afghanistan is a mountainous, landlocked country at the crossroads of Central and South Asia, with a long history as a Silk Road hub. Its landscapes range from the Hindu Kush and the blue lakes of Band-e Amir to the old cities of Herat, with its Friday Mosque and citadel, and Kabul.

The Bamiyan Valley, where giant Buddha statues once stood in the cliffs, is listed by UNESCO.

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