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Alternatively known as Gora Askan

The timezone in Askan is Asia/Kabul
Morning Sunrise at 05:16 and Evening Sunset at 19:16. It's light
Rough GPS position Latitude. 29.5511°, Longitude. 64.3739° , Elevation. 1827m

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Geographic features & Photographs around Āskān in Helmand, Afghanistan

mountain an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more.

hill a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m.

intermittent stream a water course which dries up in the dry season.

well a cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface.

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dune(s) a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand.

stream a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land.

spring(s) a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground.

plain(s) an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area.

shrine a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept.

locality a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries.

intermittent pond A pond which only forms when conditions are wet enough.

mountains a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges.

astronomical station a point on the earth whose position has been determined by observations of celestial bodies.

border post a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods.

pass a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap].


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