Nepal
Himalayas, Nepal
The Himalayas, which
comprise the highest mountain system in the world, extend through most of Nepal and help
shape its northern border. Eight of the ten highest mountains in the world,
including Mount Everest (8,850 m/29,035 ft),
are located either wholly or partially in the country. The resulting geographic
isolation has hindered the development of Nepal’s natural resources.
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Economy
Foothill
Farms in Nepal
The
Himalayas create a formidable barrier to development, communication, and
transportation in Nepal.
As a result, most Nepalese are confined to farming communities such as this one
in the Himalayan foothills. Their isolation forces residents to rely on their
immediate resources for sustenance; as a result, they use stones or mud bricks
for constructing their homes.Encarta EncyclopediaPhoto Researchers, Inc. /Emil
Muench
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