The main ethnic group are the Pathans. Other ethnic groups include the Tajiks, the
Hazaras, the Turkomans and the Uzbeks.
CLIMATE. The climate is arid, with a big annual range of temperature and very little rain, apart from the period Jan. to April. Winters are very cold, with considerable snowfall, which may last the year round on mountain summits. Kabul. Jan. 27°F
(-2.8°C), July 76°F (24.4°C). Annual rainfall 13" (338 mm).