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The major ethnic groups include the Tharus, the Magars, the Muslims, the
Thakalis, etc. Besides the western dialect of Nepali, Tharu, Urdu and Bhojpuri
are other languages spoken in this region. The literacy rate is 63.45% and major
sources of income are agriculture, hydro-electricity, forest and other natural
resources. The major trade centres are Dhangadi ,Dadeldhura , Mahendranagar
and Dipayal.

There are 1 sub-metropolitan city, 33 municipalities and 54 Gaupalikas in
Sudurpachim Pradesh.
The districts are as follows:

1. Bajura 2. Bajhang 3. Doti
4. Achham 5. Darchula 6. Baitadi
7. Dadeldhura 8. Kanchanpur 9. Kailali

Key Words

renowned : famous
proportional : at a constant ratio
flora : plant life of any particular region
fauna : animal life of any particular region

Draw a map of Nepal showing all the provincial states. Colour
Activity each state differently.

Exercise

A. Fill in the blanks.
a. Our capital city lies in the ................

b. Khaptad is famous ................ place in Sudurpachim Pradesh.
c. There are ................ districts in Province No. 1.
d. The two districts divided in two provinces are ................ and ................
e. There are ................ national parks in Province No. 5.
f. Mt. Everest is located in Province No. ................

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