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Afghanistan’s blue mountain lakes deserted as tourists stay away

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Bamiyan, AfghanistanReuters The winter landscape around the deep, blue mountain lakes of Band-e-Amir in the central Afghan province of Bamiyan presents an arresting spectacle empty of people – but the absence of visitors is costing locals dearly. General view of Band-e Amir river in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, on 23rd December, 2021. PICTURE: Reuters/Ali Khara After two […]