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Nepal has maintained very good diplomatic relationship with many countries in Asia.
Many Nepalese have reached many Asian countries for the employment opportunities,
education, business, etc. The economic status of the Asian countries are uneven
because of the utilization of the available resources. Countries like India, China,
Russia, Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have sound economy but Nepal’s
GSP is still very low in comparison to them. Nepal is a beautiful country. Many people
from different parts of Asia visit Nepal as tourists or business or research activities.
There is very good mutual relation with many countries of Asia. There are cultural
exchange programmes organized in Nepal from time to time.

Nepal and Europe

Although Europe is very far from Nepal on the basis of its area but its relationship
with European countries is very old. Both countries lie in the northern hemisphere.
Therefore, Nepal and Europe experience the same seasons and geography but different
in climate. The Alps Mountain Range is similar to the Himalayan Region in Nepal
The northern highlands are similar to the low hills of Nepal. The northern part of
Nepal experiences the similar climate to the most of the European countries.

The main occupation of the Europe is industry, trade and business. The per capita
income is very high in comparison with Nepal, the PCI of all the European countries
is much higher than the Nepalese. The Europeans export lots of manufactured goods
to Nepal, but Nepal exports small amount of raw materials and carpets, garments,
pashmina, etc.

Nepal has maintained diplomatic relationship with many European countries like
England, Denmark, France, Norway, etc. These countries are helping Nepal in many
ways. Many donor nations are helping Nepal in the development of infrastructures,
scholarship to the genuine students for their higher studies, employment for the
Nepalese workers. During the massive earthquake Baisakh 12, 2072 the European
countries helped Nepal by sending relief items to the victims. The European Union is
the observer of the SAARC which observes all the SAARC activities, help to maintain
peace, etc. During the political crisis it helped Nepal in peace process, election of
the Constituent Assembly. Many Nepalese working in European countries sending
remittance which has enhanced the living standard of the Nepalese people as well as.
It boosted up the national economy.

Nepal and Australia

The geographical location of these two countries are completely different. Nepal is
located in the northern hemisphere whereas Australia is situated in the southern
part. The geography influence the climate also. Despite these geographical and
climatic differences Nepal and Australia have warm relationship. Australia is highly
developed with warm climate. People are educated, civilized and cultured. Nepal has
very good relationship with Australia. A number of Nepalese students visit Australia
for higher education and employment. This country/continent has helped Nepal in the
areas like forestry, Bhutanese refugees, resettlement and good governance. A number

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