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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.