Ragh is a
town
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in
Badakhshan Province in north-eastern part of
Afghanistan
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It is the capital of
Raghistan District.
Climate
Ragh has a
warm-summer humid continental climate (
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''Dsb'') with mild, dry summers and cold, snowy winters.
See also
*
Badakhshan Province
References
External links
Satellite map at Maplandia.com
Populated places in Badakhshan Province
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