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 About Nepal..... |
Know About Nepal
History bears testimony that Nepal was divided in various principalities and each ruled by different Kings. The number of such principalities were more than twenty-four. Prithvi Narayan shah, King of Gurkha, invaded many neighboring territories and united them all into one kingdom which is today know as modern Nepal. As he conquered Kathmandu Valley, he removed European missionaries from the kingdom and remained aloof from western world for more then a century. Then Ranas ruled for 104 years. They also overthrown and established democracy in early 1950s. |
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Today, Nepal enjoys multi-party democratic system of government with constitutional monarch. Nepal is an enchanting country, be it the snowcapped Himalayas, the terraced Mid Hills, the bustling cities, the rushing forests, where wildlife, birds and flowers are abundant. Nepal's fascinating capital is Kathmandu. Surrounded by former Kingdoms Bhaktapur, Patan and Kritipur, Kathmandu valley is famous for its ancient shrines, temples, palaces and squares. Nepal is a landlocked country. The Tibet Autonomous Region lies on the North, while to the East, South and West different provinces of India can be found. Apart from the flat Terai. region in the South of Nepal, the country is situated of at least 1,000 meters above sea level. |
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Himalayan Region
This region ranges in altitude between 3,000 m and 8,848 m, with the snow line starting at 4,800 meters. It houses eight of the fourteen highest mountains in the world.
Mountain Region
This region occupies 64% of the countries total land. This region is formed by the Mahabharat range soaring up to 4,877 meters. To the South lies the Churia range which altitude varies from 610 meters to 1,524 meters.
Terai Region
At an altitude of maximum 305 meters above the sea level, Terai. occupies 17% of the total land. The countries lowest altitude, just 70 meters above sea level, can be found in the Eastern Terai. | | |
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