Geography

China and India.
Cities: Capital--Kathmandu (3 districts) (pop. 2.2 million est.). Other cities--Biratnagar, Patan, Pokhara, Birgunj, Dharan, Nepalgunj.
Terrain: Flat and fertile in the southern Terai region; terraced cultivation and swiftly flowing mountain rivers in the central hills; and the high Himalayas in the north. Eight of the world's ten highest peaks are in Nepal, including Mount Everest. Kathmandu, the capital, is in a broad valley at 1,310 meters (4,300 ft.) elevation.
Climate: Ranging from subtropical in the south to temperate in the hills to arctic at high altitudes. The monsoon season is from June to September, during which showers occur almost every day, bringing 75 to 150 centimeters (30-60 in.) of rain.
Time zone: Nepal is 10 hours and 45 minutes ahead of Eastern Standard Time and does not observe daylight saving time.
People
Nationality: Noun--Nepali (sing.) or Nepalese (plural). Adjective--Nepalese or Nepali.
Population (2009 estimate): 29.3 million.
Annual population growth rate (2007 estimate): 2.132%.
Population breakdown/distribution (from 2001 census): Rural (86%); female (50%); in the southern Terai region (49%); in the hills (44%); in the mountains (7%). The next census will be done in 2011.
Ethnic groups (caste and ethnicity are often used interchangeably): Brahman, Chetri, Newar, Gurung, Magar, Tamang, Rai, Limbu, Sherpa, Tharu, and others.
Religions (from 2001 census): Hinduism (81%), Buddhism (11%), Islam (4%), and others (4%). The next census will be done in 2011.
Languages: Nepali and more than 100 regional and indigenous languages.
Education: Years compulsory--none, although education is free through Grade 8. Attendance--primary 84% (86% male, 82% female), secondary 43.5% (46% male, 41% female). Literacy--57% (among youth age 15-24: 85% male, 73% female).
Health: Infant mortality rate (2008 estimate)--41 deaths/1,000 live births. Life expectancy--67 years.
Work force: Agriculture 73.9%; non-agriculture 26.1%.

PRESENT CONDITION OF NATURAL RESOURCES O OF NEPAL

Present condition of natural resources of Nepal
Well, Nepal is rich in natural resources. So many beauty of nature are here like beautiful flower, birds, animals, & so on. Sweet song of birds, different type of flower, deer on grassland, etc are the most beautiful scene of nature. Man is inseparable from nature. No life is possible without nature. But now all the resources have been destroying day by day. All the resources have been used haphazardly which makes destruction on nature. Habitats of wildlife are destroyed for new settlement. Due to the rapid growth of population natural resources are used haphazardly. Many species of birds, animals, insects, etc are decreased because of deforestation. All the trees are cut down for different propose and use. Water resources are polluted due to lack of proper management of sanitation. Many water resources are destroyed because of lack of forest. About 25/26 years ago 53.5percent of the total area of Nepal was covered with forest. But today only 37 percent of land is covered with forest. Soil is also loosing its fertility power due to use of more pesticide & insecticide. Thus, we can say that present conditions of natural resources of Nepal are in danger. So, we must protect it to save our life.

SOLUTION OF DESTRUCTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Obviously, we all know that, the natural resources of Nepal have been decreasing day by day. The destruction of natural resources is affecting us deeply. And this is main obstacle of our country. Hence, to be getting rid of it, we must observe some measures.

First of all, we must educate and aware people about the population balance, otherwise, the over population will not let us to stop destruction of natural resources. After the control of population, we can easily handle other problem,

If we control the pollution, then we can avoid the destruction of environment and natural resources. We can establish industrial areas. We can use scientific and modern technology to improve agricultural sector. If we improve it we can improve our economic conditions.

CAUSES OF DESTRUCTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

IMPORTANCES OF NATURAL RESOURCES

IMPORTANCES OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Natural resources are our common and public property which is free gift of nature for our goodness. Soil, forest, minerals, wildlife, etc are the natural resources. No life can exist without it. So, to survive we must protect the natural resources. Natural resources are most important resources because all the things which are essential to be alive are found in nature. Like fuel, wood fruits, gold, silver, water etc, are the resources which are used often for our daily life. Water is most important resources which make all living being alive. Similarly forest is also the habitat of wild life as well as it provides fuel to cook, wood for buildings and furniture, and also makes rain on time which helps to keep balance on environment. It is also important for developmental work such as using wood for bridge, water for hydro electricity and so on. There is also great possibility of tourism which help to solve the of unemployment.