21. Country Study Nepal Social Studies illustrated From theodora.com - http//www.theodora.com/wfb/nepal_geography.html Nepal Geography, Maps and Information You will find a collection of http://www.archaeolink.com/nepal_nepalese_history_culture.htm

Nepal People History Culture Home Afghanistan Social Studies Albania Social Studies Algeria Social Studies ... Zimbabwe Social Studies You may find additional information about the country of your choice in the sections for Archaeology Anthropology or Ancient Civilizations Nepal Tourism - Capital city Kathmandu City Profile Background Note: Nepal A full national profile with history, culture, economy, maps and more. - illustrated - From U.S. State Department - http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5283.htm CIA - The World Factbook Nepal A detailed look at Nepal including history, culture, political structure, economy and many other topics. - From US Central Intelligence Agency - http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/np.html Country Profile: Nepal A general overview including history, political structure, culture, leaders, media, and more. "Nepal is also one of the poorest countries in the world, a situation made worse by an ongoing Maoist rebellion." - illustrated - From BBC - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/country_profiles/1166502.stm

22. Nepal Geography - Area, Cities, Climate, And Weather Find geography information for Nepal and the world. http://www.factrover.com/geography/Nepal_geography.html

Home All Countries World Newspapers US Newspapers Nepal Geography The information below contains geography information for Nepal, including climate, weather, cities, and area information. You can also check out the Nepal Country Page for additional resources. Nepal People Nepal Government Nepal Economy Nepal History Geography of Nepal Area: 147,181 sq. km. (56,136 sq. mi.); about the size and shape of Tennessee, bordering China and India. Cities: Capital Kathmandu (pop. 1.1 million). Other cities Biratnagar, Patan, Pokhara, Birganj, Dharan, Nepalganj. Terrain: Flat and fertile in the southern Terai region; terraced cultivation and swiftly flowing mountain rivers in the central hills; and the high Himalayas in the north. Eight of the world's 10 highest peaks are in Nepal. Kathmandu, the capital, is in a broad valley at 1,310 meters (4,300 ft.) elevation. Climate/Time Zone: Subtropical in the south to cool summers and severe winters in the northern mountains. The monsoon season is from June through September and brings 75 to 150 centimeters (30 in.-60 in.) of rain. Showers occur almost every day. Nepal is 10 hours and 45 minutes ahead of Eastern Standard Time and does not observe Daylight Saving Time. source: http://www.state.gov

23. GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Asia - Nepal - Geography Facts And Figures Location Southern Asia, between China and India. Geographic coordinates 28 00 N, 84 00 E. Map references Asia. Area total 147181 sq km http://www.geographyiq.com/countries/np/Nepal_geography.htm

Home World Map Rankings Countries from A to Z A B C D ... Z Source: www.exchange-rates.org World Asia Nepal (Facts) Nepal - Geography (Facts) Location: Southern Asia, between China and India Geographic coordinates: 28 00 N, 84 00 E Map references: Asia Area: total: 147,181 sq km land: 143,181 sq km water: 4,000 sq km Area - comparative: slightly larger than Arkansas Land boundaries: total: 2,926 km border countries: China 1,236 km, India 1,690 km Coastline: km (landlocked) Maritime claims: none (landlocked) Climate: varies from cool summers and severe winters in north to subtropical summers and mild winters in south Terrain: Tarai or flat river plain of the Ganges in south, central hill region, rugged Himalayas in north Elevation extremes: lowest point: Kanchan Kalan 70 m highest point: Mount Everest 8,850 m Natural resources: quartz, water, timber, hydropower, scenic beauty, small deposits of lignite, copper, cobalt, iron ore Land use: arable land: 16.07% permanent crops: 0.85% other: 83.08% (2005) Irrigated land: 11,700 sq km (2003) Natural hazards: severe thunderstorms, flooding, landslides, drought, and famine depending on the timing, intensity, and duration of the summer monsoons

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