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in the country’s interior. Only Afghanistan’s eastern rivers, like the Kabul River, empty into the Arabian Sea. The Kabul River actually drains the entire southeastern region of Afghanistan. Climate Afghanistan is a country of extreme climate. It has intensely cold winters and fiercely hot summers, both of which are characteristic of any steppe climate. Daytime temperatures can exceed 95°F (35°C), with record temperatures of 120°F (49°C) in the summer in certain locations.

The landscape is arid along the banks of the Kabul River.

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