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Economic life
Agriculture is the main occupation of the people. In recent years,

industries have developed as well. It manufactures many things including
electrical and electronic goods, vehicles, etc. It exports tea, coffee, jute,
tobacco, vehicles, medicines, etc. It imports oil, copper, tin, fertilizers, etc.
Most parts of India are connected by roads, railways and air services. The
important sea ports for trade are Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.

Co-operation between Nepal and India
There has been a very close relationship between Nepal and India. The
social, religious and cultural life of the people in both countries are similar.

Every year many Indian pilgrims visit Pashupatinath temple, Lumbini,
Janakpur, etc. and the Nepalese people visit Kashi, Gaya and other places.
There is a good trade relationship between the two countries. Nepal
exports food grain, ghee, herbs, ginger, timber, etc. to India and imports
salt, iron, machinery goods, etc. Both the governments of Nepal and
India have helped each other in many ways. Many projects of common
interest have been executed which have helped the people. A constant
contact has been maintained, both at the levels of the government and
the people.

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