GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS

Hindu Kush

The Hindu Kush extend through Afghanistan into northwestern Pakistan. Rugged ranges and high passes connect the Central Asian interior with valleys leading toward the Indus region.

Fast Facts

  • Tirich Mir lies in the Pakistani part of the range.
  • Snow and glacier melt contribute to neighbouring river systems.
  • The range is distinct from the Pamir and Karakoram, though they belong to the connected Asian highlands.
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