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Nepal is bordered on three sides by India. Tibet, the autonomous Province
of the People’s Republic of China has bordered the north. As Nepal has no
access of ocean, it is a landlocked country. It is geographically divided into
Himalayan, Hill and Tarai region.

Nepal is popular for her brave Gorkhali soldiers in
the world. They fought both World Wars. German
Chancellor had even said during First World War
that his heart used to shake when he heard just the
name of Gorkhali soldiers.

Nepal is also famous for being a peaceful nation. Lord Buddha who was
born in Kapilvastu, Lumbini, Nepal had first preached the message of
peace and unity.

Besides Nepal has 8 of the 10 highest mountains of the world. Mt. Everest
(8848 m), the highest point on Earth is considered as national pride of Nepal.
We are also second richest country in water resources in the world. Apart
from these, we have many records on bio-diversity. Nepal is prosperous in
flora and fauna along with some historically important places.

The Tarai plains are considered as the ‘Granary’ of Nepal. The evergreen
rain forest (Charkose Jhadi) is also home to different animals It has many
of national parks, conservation areas, and wildlife reserves.

The ‘Hilly region between ‘Chure’(Siwalik) to the Mahabharata range, it
has many valleys, plateaus, hills and forests rich in flora and fauna. Terrace
farming is prevalent.

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