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Lesson Comparative Study Between Asia,
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Australia and Europe

FACTS Australia has English as the National Language but
to Understand the official language is none. Nepal has maintained
diplomatic relationship with 138 (one hundred thirty-eight)
countries till date.

Nepal has maintained good relationship with almost all countries of the world. Its good
relationship is maintained on the basis of principle of panchasheel (Non-aggression,
non-interference, equality, sovereignty and peaceful coexistence). In this chapter
we will learn about the relationship maintained by Nepal with Asia, Australia and
Europe.

Nepal and Asia

Asia is the largest continent in the world. Nepal is located in the Asia continent in the
northern hemisphere on the Southern lap of the Himalayas. It is physically divided
into three parts. The vegetation found in Nepal is different due to the influence of the
climate. The river Koshi flows in Nepal which later mixes with the river Ganga which
made the land fertile in the Terai region. The other rivers are the Brahmaputra, the
Krishna, the Kaveri, etc. to make land fertile. Like the south and south-east and East
Asia, Nepal too experiences the tropical monsoon climate which is hot and wet in
summer and cold and dry in winter. Due to the similar types of climate the natural
vegetation, wildlife and economic activities are almost similar in many countries of
Asia. Agriculture is the main occupation of the South Asian countries including Nepal.

Do You Know

Mt. Sagarmatha, Mt. Elburs and Mt. Kosciuszko are the highest peaks of Nepal, Europe and
Australia respectively.

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