Nepal

General Information about Nepal

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Nepal is one of the most un-wealthy, non-developed, poverty-stricken countries with approximately one-quarter of the population under the poverty line (Gale, 2007). Nepal is landlocked between India and China with an area of about 140,800 square kilometers (Gale, 2007). Nepal is made up of three very different regions  listed below. 
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Terai Region

Southern Nepal is known as the Terai region. This region contains cultivable land and dense jungle (Gale, 2007). The Terai contains about one-third of Nepal’s population and makes up about one-quarter of the total area (Gale, 2007). The climate in the Terai is subtropical and in the swamps and forests extremely humid (Gale, 2007). The average daily temperature fluctuates between 7°C to 24°C during December/January and between 24°C to 41°C during June/July (Pariyar, 2002).
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Hills Region

The middle area is a high central region known as the Hills region. The Hills region is filled with fertile soil and a temperate climate (Gale, 2007). This region supports thriving agriculture (Gale, 2007). The capital of Nepal, Kathmandu, is located in the Hills region (Gale, 2007). It is also the most densely populated area of Nepal (Gale, 2007). The average daily temperature fluctuates between 2°C to 17°C during December/January and between 13°C to 27°C during June/July (Pariyar, 2002). The average rainfall varies from 1000 mm in the west to 2800 mm in the east (Pariyar, 2002).
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Mountain Region

Northern Nepal is known as the Himalayas (Gale, 2007). The altitude in the Himalayas increases toward the north, with its highest peak at Mt. Everest standing amid other noble peaks (Gale, 2007). This subalpine zone is generally covered with snow during the long winter and extreme cold is experienced in the upper Himalayas (Gale, 2007). The average daily temperature fluctuates between 9°C to 10°C during June/July (Pariyar, 2002). The annual rainfall varies from 140 mm in the west to 900 mm in the east (Pariyar, 2002).
​Nepal differs in many significant aspects compared to Canada. The most evident differences are the language, religion, and the currency (Central Intelligence Agency, 2015). The most common language in Nepal is known as Nepali, which accounts for about 44.6% of the population (Central Intelligence Agency, 2015). The most predominant religion in Nepal is Hindu in regards to about 81.3% of the population (Central Intelligence Agency, 2015). Most Hindus do not consume beef, eggs, or chicken (Nursing Management, 2005). With this in mind, the majority of the Nepalese population does not consume meat. Nepal could truly benefit from the high protein and healthy fat offered from the edamame bean. The currency in Nepal is known as a Nepalese Rupee (Currency Encyclopedia, 2015). One Canadian dollar is equivalent to approximately 79.78 NPR (Exchange Rates, 2015).