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Bāmiān Valley, Afghanistan Bāmiān Valley, Afghanistan
Khyber Pass Khyber Pass
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Khyber Pass

Khyber Pass
Khyber Pass is the most important mountain pass connecting Pakistan and Afghanistan. It lies in the Safed Koh and reaches its highest point at 1072 m (3517 ft). Invaders have historically used the pass, and military conflicts occurred there.
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