Geography of Nepal
Nepal measures about 880 kilometres (547 mi) along its Himalayan axis by 150 to 250 kilometres (93 to 155 mi) across. It has an area of 147,516 km2 (56,956 mi2). Nepal is landlocked by China's Tibet Autonomous Region to the north and India on the other three sides. West Bengal's narrow Siliguri Corridor separates Nepal from Bangladesh. To the east are Bhutan and India. Nepal has a very high degree of geographic diversity and can be divided into three main regions: Terai, Hilly, and Himal. The Terai region, covering 17% of Nepal's area, is a lowland region with some hill ranges and is culturally more similar to parts of India. The Hilly region, encompassing 68% of the country's area, consists of mountainous terrain without snow and is inhabited by various indigenous ethnic groups. The Himal region, covering 15% of Nepal's area, contains snow and is home to several high mountain ranges, including Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. Nepal, with elevations ranging from less than 100 metres...
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