About Nepal
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Key Points
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Content
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Map references:
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Asia
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total: 147,181 sq km
land: 143.181 sq km water: 4,000 sq km |
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Land boundaries
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total: 2,929 km
border countries: China 1.236 km, India 1.690 km |
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Coastline
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0 km (landlocked)
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Maritime claims
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none (landlocked)
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Climate
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varies from cool summers and severe winters in north to subtropical
summers and mild winters in south |
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Terrain
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Teral or flat river plain of the Ganges in south, central hill region,
rugged Himalayas in north |
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Elevation extremes
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lowest point: Kechana Kawal 70 m
highest point: Mount Everest 8848.86 m |
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Natural resources
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quartz. water, timber, hydropower, scenic beauty, small deposits of lignite, copper, cobalt, iron ore
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Land use
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arable land: 21.68%
permanent crops: 0.64% other: 77.68% (2001) |
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Irrigated land
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11.350 sq km (1998 est.)
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Natural hazards
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severe thunderstorms, flooding, landslides, drought, and famine depending on the timing, intensity, and duration of the summer monsoons
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Environment
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deforestation (overuse of wood for fuel and lack of alternatives)
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Current issues
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contaminated water (with human and animal wastes, agricultural runoff and industrial effluents): wildlife conservation: vehicular emissions.
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International agreements
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Tropical Timber 83. Tropical Timber 94. Wetlands signed, but not ratified: Marine Life Conservation.
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Geography Note
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Landlocked: strategic location between China and India: contains eight of world:s 10 highest peaks, including Mount Everest-the world's tallest on the border with China
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