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Lesson Geographical Diversity and
6.5
Vegetation of Nepal

FACTS The altitudinal difference of Nepal varies
to Understand between 59 m (Musaharniya, Dhanusha) from
sea level to 8848 m the highest point top of the
world (Mt. Everest, Solukhumbu).

Nepal has amazing variations in its landform and climate condition. Owing to such
variations Nepal also possesses diverse type of natural type of vegetation ranging
from sub tropical, evergreen forest of the Terai range to the deciduous forest, alpine
vegetation and tundra vegetation. It shows the Nepal has as varied climate and
vegetation as its landform conditions. Nepal’s climate is highly influenced by monsoon,
topography and altitude.

ALTITUDE CLIMATE VEGETATION

Climate determines and shape the nature of vegetation in a place.
The relationship between vegetation and climate is very close. Each of them is totally
dependent on each other. Climate affects vegetation plant absorbs water and release
energy that helps determine the type of climate in a particular region. In this way
vegetations contribute to maintain climate.

Types of Climate and Vegetation in Nepal

Generally, Nepal experiences three types of climate: hot, moderate and cold. These
three types of climate is based on land topography. This diverse climatic patterns
ranging from severe cold to extreme hot which has support the growth of various
flow and vegetation in Nepal. Mainly, there are 5 different types of vegetations and
vegetative belt found in Nepal. They are discussed below:

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