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hair and wear ornaments. People in the mountain region follow Buddhism. They
celebrate Lhosar, Buddha Jayanti, Oso and Dumji. They prepare special tea called
Suza. The staple food is Dhindo and potato. They build stone house.

Economic Life

The topography of the mountainous region is very formidable. The climatic
condition is also not favourable for human settlement and cultivation. In the
lower part of this region horticulture can be practiced. Fruits like apple is grown
and potato, millet, barley are cultivated. People are mostly engaged in tourism
and agriculture sectors too.

2. Hilly Region

The hilly region is situated between the mountain region and the Terai
region. It covers about 68 percent of the total land area of Nepal. This region
ranges between 600 m to 4700 m above the sea level. This region is comprised of
gentle hills, valleys, basins, Tars and slopes. During monsoon, soil erosion and
landslide is common in this region. Altogether 39 districts are located here.

Climate and Vegetation

The hilly region experiences moderate type of climate, which is neither too hot nor
too cold. Deciduous forest is grown in the region.

Social Life

People of different castes like the Brahmins, the Chhetris, the Rais, the Limbus,
the Gurungs, the Newars, the Magars, the Tamangs live in the hilly region. They
wear clothes according to the season. The traditional dresses like Daura, Suruwal,
Gunyau, Cholo, Patuko, Majetro. Ghalek, Hakupatasi, etc. are also worn in this
region. People living in urban areas have more influences of western culture,
so they like to wear pants, shirt, etc. Hinduism and Buddhism are the major
religion but Christianity, Islam, Jainism, Sikhism, Kirants are some followed
by the people living in this region. They celebrate Dashain, Tihar, Teej, Makar
Sankranti, Janai Purnima, Udhauli-Ubhauli, Christmas, EId-ul-Fitr, Buddha,
Jayanti, Lhosar, etc.
People in rural areas build mud houses but in urban areas there are big building
made to live.

Economic Life

Agriculture is the main occupation of the people. Both the food crops and cash
crops are grown in this region. Potato, maize, millet, paddy, cardamom, ginger,
orange, etc. are cultivated in this region. Kathmandu, the capital city with only

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