Nepal nepal national capital regional seat zonal seat. Nepal is a landlocked himalayan country bordered by china in the north and india to the south, east and west. What does the physical geography of nepal and bhutan consist of. It rises from as low as 59 metres 194 ft elevation in the tropical teraithe northern rim of the gangetic plain, beyond the perpetual snow line to some 90 peaks over 7,000 metres 22,966 ft including earths highest 8,848 metres 29,029 ft mount everest or sagarmatha. The country is located between india in the south and china in the north, at latitudes 26 and 30 degrees north and longitudes 80 and 88 degrees east. This report presents findings of the 2015 nepal health facility survey 2015 nhfs. It includes country boundaries, major cities, major mountains in shaded relief, ocean depth in blue color gradient, along with many other features. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Indian subcontinent map history of indian subcontinent includes all of india, as well as bangladesh, bhutan, nepal, sri lanka and pakistan. Physical map illustrates the mountains, lowlands, oceans, lakes and rivers and other physical landscape features of nepal. Nepal geography, climate and population geography nepal is located entirely in the ganges basin and is bordered by india in the east, south and west and by china in the north.
By geographical view, it covers 15% of the total area of nepal. Maps of nepal detailed map of nepal in english tourist. Maps of nepal political, administrative, relief, physical map of nepal. Physical map of india showing major rivers, hills, plateaus, plains, beaches, deltas and deserts. Maps of bangladesh detailed map of bangladesh in english. Differences in land elevations relative to the sea level are represented by color. Click on the detailed button under the image to switch to a more detailed map. Here are some of our recent stories about maps, cartography, and.
Its little wonder, then, that this beautiful and diverse country has fascinated travelers and explorers for centuries. Map of india administrative map of india the map shows india and surrounding countries with international borders, the national capital new delhi, state boundaries, state capitals, and major cities. Regionalism in the division of a country into various regions on the basis of geography or population or both. This map shows provinces and provinces capitals, towns, main roads and landforms in nepal. Nepal measures about 880 kilometers 547 mi along its himalayan axis by 150 to 250. Nepal is also rich in natural and medical herbsfound in mountain region. There are coal, iron ore, magnesite, copper, cobalt, limestone, pyrite and mica. Nepal is one of nearly 200 countries illustrated on our blue ocean laminated map of the world. Unique biodiversity nepal covers an area of 147,181 square kilometers and stretches 145241 kilometers north to south and 850 kilometers west to east. The tarai region in the south along the border with india, is a low stretch of land, containing nepal s.
Political map of indias states nations online project. Click on above map to view higher resolution image. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page. You are free to use above map for educational purposes, please refer to the nations online project. For a country of its size, nepal has tremendous geographic diversity. The physical region with the height from the sea level to 600m is known as terai region. Its surface configuration consists of mainly mountains, hills, plateaus, basins and valleys of varying altitude and magnitude. Noted for its majestic himalayas, which in sanskrit means the abode of snow, nepal is very mountainous and hilly. The physical map of nepal showing major geographical features like elevations, mountain ranges, deserts, lakes, plateaus, peninsulas, rivers, plains, landforms and other topographic features. Nepal is a landlocked country located in south asia with china in the north and india in the south, east and west. Pdf in 21st century nepal, huge amount of information is being generated. Maps have been a cornerstone of national geographic since they were published in the first issue of the magazine, in october 1888. Despite the progress nepal has made in recent days, the stories of poverty and deprivation are still popular and remain popular for other several decades. This map shows a combination of political and physical features.
One world nations online lets care for this planet promote that every nation assumes responsibility for our world. Provincial map of nepal election commission, nepal. Notes on zones and districts of nepal grade 8 social. Read about the styles and map projection used in the above map physical 3d map of nepal. The epicentre was close to kathmandu, the capital city of nepal. Think of nepal and you think of mountains this little country, sandwiched between india and tibet, boasts the worlds highest and most breathtaking stretch of the himalayas. Detailed road, administrative, physical and topographical maps of nepal. All efforts have been made to make this image accurate. Its shape is roughly rectangular, about 650 kilometers long and about 200. Nepal falls in the temperate zone north of the tropic of cancer. The physical features of the nation of nepal include mountains, wetlands, hills, caves and plains. Provincial map of nepal election commission of nepal. Political, administrative, road, relief, physical, topographical, travel and other maps of nepal. The survey received funding from the united states agency for international development usaid, the uk department for international development dfid and the world health organization who.
Nepal health facility survey 2015 final report spa24. The physical map of nepal showing major geographical features like elevations, mountain ranges, deserts, lakes, plateaus, peninsulas, rivers. With fifteen peaks higher than 7 000 m, including the worlds highest peak mount everest at 8 848 m, nepal is one of the highest countries in the world. Physical map of nepal nepal ccna course in nepal nepal china komunisme nepal business environment in nepal nepal travel guide annual report of nepal water supply in nepal cosmetic products in nepal public administration in nepal pdf dampak komunis di negara nepal entrance preparation for mbbs in nepal lonely planet guide to nepal civil. Nations online project is made to improve crosscultural understanding and global awareness. Use rough guides to explore all the regions of nepal. Nepal is a multiethnic country with nepali as the official language. Notes on physical features of nepal grade 9 social. Its a city of 700,000 inhabitants, popular with tourists planning to treck in. Mountains and rugged hills cover almost 75% of nepal s land area, and beyond the perpetual snow lined mountains exists the tropical region of tarai. Elevation map of nepal x nepal wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Despite being such a small country, nepal is extensively diverse in terms of topography. Nepal in global poverty map by virtue nepal belongs to least developed region with high poverty, persistent inequality and deprivation from basic facilities of health, education and economy.
The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the united nations. Nepal also marks the collision point between hinduism and buddhism, between the tibetoburmese language group and the indoeuropean, and between central asian culture and indian culture. After the decades of conflict and political transition, nepal is going to embark on an accelerated economic growth for which transport development has been recognized as one of the core strategies. Landlocked, lacking substantial resources for economic development, and hampered by an inadequate transportation network, nepal is one of the least developed nations in the world. Interpretation of erosional topography in humid temperate regions pdf. Plan your trip around nepal with interactive travel maps from rough guides. Geography of nepal himalayas, hilly and terai region. Political, administrative, road, relief, physical, topographical, travel and other maps of bangladesh. The most characteristic features of the himalayas are their soaring heights, steepsided jagged peaks, valley and alpine glaciers often of stupendous size, topography deeply cut by erosion, seemingly unfathomable river gorges, complex geologic structure, and series of elevational belts or zones that display different ecological associations of flora, fauna, and climate. The federal democratic republic of nepal, is a landlocked himalayan country in south asia, bordered by china to the north and by india to the south, east and west.
Nepal is a kingdom of various geographical features, and is culturally rich. The economy is heavily dependent on imports of basic materials and on foreign markets for its forest and agricultural products. Key public health concerns disruption of health services, including maternal and neonatal services trauma and rehabilitation communicable diseases increased mental health and psychosocial needs. Because of its diverse topography, the country experiences a wide range of climates, including extreme cold and tropical rains. With fifteen peaks higher than 7 000 m, including the worlds highest peak mount everest at 8 848 m, nepal. The himalayas are the tallest mountain range in the world stretching from nepal to china. Nepal india myanmar b angl desh 0 25 50 75 100 km 0 25 50 75 mi map no. The physical build of nepal is of extreme diversity. Information on topography, water bodies, elevation and other related features of nepal. Nepal has a diverse geography, including fertile plains, subalpine forested hills, and eight of the worlds ten tallest mountains, including mount everest, the highest point on earth.