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Geography
Land: 56, 827 sq. miles
In the Himalayas
Water: Landlocked
Wildlife: Elephants, Rhinos, snow leopards, Bengal Fox, red Panda
Isolated Nepal Village
Government
• Capital: Kathmandu
• Government: Federal Republic
Mud&Thatch Homes, Nepal Village
Economy
• GDP/person: $1,300
• Economic Activities:– Industries: tourism, carpets, textiles, jute,
cigarettes, brick production.– Agriculture: rice, corn, wheat, sugarcane, milk,
water buffalo
20% Cultivated Land, Nepal
Culture
• Languages: Nepali, Maithali, Bhojpuri
• Religions: Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim
• Life Expectancy: 66 (65 male, 67 females)
• Literacy: 60.3% (73% male and 48.3% female)
Bodhnath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal
Interesting Facts
• Founder of Buddhism was born in Nepal about 563 B.C.
• Buddha is known as “the enlightened one”
Sherpa-people that are know for their skill in guiding
mountain climbers.
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