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Geography Of Nepal |
Nepal has always been an independent country, lying
between the Tibetan autonomous region of the Peoples'
Republic of China in the north and India in the east,
south and west respectively. The length of the kingdom
is 885 kilometers from east to west, and its breath
varies from 145 kilometers to 241 kilometers from north
to south. The total area is 147,181 sq. kilometers. The
geographical setting of the country varies from the
Tropical Tarai plains to the peak of “SAGARMATHA” Mt.
Everest (8848m). On the basis of topography the country
can be divided into three main regions.
A. Himalayan Region :
The Himalayas cover about 19 % of the total land of
Nepal but only 2 % of the land is suitable for
cultivation. The altitude of this region ranges 1600 ft-
29035ft (1877m – 8848 m.) It includes 8 of the highest
14 summits in the world which exceed altitude of 8000
meters.
B. Hilly Region :
This region is very extensive and covers about 64 % of
total area of which only 10 percent is under
cultivation. The average range of this region falls
between 1000 ft (1300m) to 15000 ft (4500m.) in
altitude. Almost 50 % of peoples and diverse ethnic
groups inhabitants this hills. Wild animals to be found
here. This region is also popular for different kinds of
birds.
C. Tarai Region :
The Tarai region stretches east to west with fertile low
land plains in the southern part of the country. This
belt occupies about 17% of the total area. It provides
excellent farming flat land is 60 to 300 m (200 ft –
1000 ft) above sea level. Because of its fertile soil,
it is known as the “Granary” of the country. Royal
Bangal tiger, one horned rhino, leopard, gharial
crocodile, wild elephant, many species of birds and
different types of venomous snakes are found here.
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