East Afghanistan
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This section covers the Eastern portion of Afghanistan. This region is inhabited by the nationalist Pashtuns, who have cultural links with Pakistan, and is influenced by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; a historic name for this area is Afghania Province.
Cities
- — the capital of the country
- — site of a large U.S. military base en route to the Salang Pass and the Northeast.
- — the site of the Buddhas that were destroyed by the Taliban, and an atmospheric town.
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- — a fairly non-descript town, but a possible stop between Kabul and the Khyber Pass.
Other destinations
- — 5 stunning turquoise lakes in a remote, striking setting
- — a legendary pass and the only place for foreigners to cross legally into Pakistan.
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