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* The land of Bactria is of [http://www.livius.org/articles/place/bactria/ three types], layered as east-west strips on top of each, starting from the south: | * The land of Bactria is of [http://www.livius.org/articles/place/bactria/ three types], layered as east-west strips on top of each, starting from the south: | ||
** Rolling hills (and the Hindu Kush mountains south of that) | ** Rolling hills (and the Hindu Kush mountains south of that) | ||
** Alluvial plains (with | ** Alluvial plains (with annual flooding) that produce abundant crops | ||
** Desert (with occasional oases) just south of the river Oxus | ** Desert (with occasional oases) just south of the river Oxus | ||
* Sometimes Bactria refers to just this valley, other times it refers to the area that also includes the Hindu Kush mountains (such as at the time of Alexander's death), and other teams it includes both Bactria and Sogdia. | * Sometimes Bactria refers to just this valley, other times it refers to the area that also includes the Hindu Kush mountains (such as at the time of Alexander's death), and other teams it includes both Bactria and Sogdia. | ||