"Khyber Pass"
IntroductionIn Chapter 16, you have learned that parts of South Asia are bordered by various mountain systems. These mountain systems protect the people who live in the region. The Khyber Pass, located in the Hindu Kush range, is a passage that has been used for both trade and war by different peoples. Learn more about the landscape of Afghanistan and Pakistan, including the Hindu Kush range and the Khyber Pass, at the National Geographic Web site.
Destination Title: Afghanistan Facts
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DirectionsStart reading the article about Afghanistan and click the link that says "Expand for more." Answer the following questions about the nation of Afghanistan.
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