Geography of Nepal Quiz & Flashcards

Study Notes

Location: Nepal is a landlocked country located in South Asia, bordered by India to the east, west, and south, and Tibet (China) to the north.
Terrain: Nepal is divided into three main geographic regions:
- Himalayan Mountains (-mountains and snow-capped peaks)
- Hilly Region (hills and valleys)
- Terai Region (plains and lowlands)
Elevation: Ranges from 60 meters to 8,848 meters (Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world)
Climate: Varies from tropical to arctic, depending on the region and elevation
Rivers: Major rivers include the Ganges, Kosi, and Gandaki

Ancient Period:
- The Licchavi Kingdom (400-750 CE) was the first known kingdom in Nepal
- The Malla Kingdom (1200-1769 CE) saw the rise of trade and cultural development
Unification and Expansion:
- Prithvi Narayan Shah united the country in 1769 CE, creating the modern Kingdom of Nepal
- Nepal expanded its borders through conquests, including the Anglo-Nepal War (1814-1816 CE)
Rana Rule (1846-1951 CE):
- The Rana dynasty ruled Nepal, implementing a feudal system and isolating the country from the world
- The Rana regime was marked by authoritarianism and stagnation
Democracy and Modernization:
- The 1951 revolution led to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy and multi-party democracy
- Nepal became a federal republic in 2008 CE, following the abolition of the monarchy
Recent Developments:
- Nepal has faced challenges such as poverty, corruption, and political instability
- The country has made progress in recent years, including the adoption of a new constitution and the election of a new government

Nepal is a landlocked country located in South Asia, bordered by India to the east, west, and south, and Tibet (China) to the north.
The country is divided into three main geographic regions: Himalayan Mountains, Hilly Region, and Terai Region.
The Himalayan Mountains feature snow-capped peaks, while the Hilly Region consists of hills and valleys, and the Terai Region comprises plains and lowlands.
Nepal's elevation ranges from 60 meters to 8,848 meters, with Mount Everest being the highest peak in the world.
The country's climate varies from tropical to arctic, depending on the region and elevation.
Major rivers in Nepal include the Ganges, Kosi, and Gandaki.

The Licchavi Kingdom (400-750 CE) was the first known kingdom in Nepal.
The Malla Kingdom (1200-1769 CE) saw the rise of trade and cultural development in the country.
Prithvi Narayan Shah united the country in 1769 CE, creating the modern Kingdom of Nepal.
Nepal expanded its borders through conquests, including the Anglo-Nepal War (1814-1816 CE).
The Rana dynasty ruled Nepal from 1846-1951 CE, implementing a feudal system and isolating the country from the world.
The Rana regime was marked by authoritarianism and stagnation.
The 1951 revolution led to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy and multi-party democracy in Nepal.
Nepal became a federal republic in 2008 CE, following the abolition of the monarchy.
The country has faced challenges such as poverty, corruption, and political instability.
Nepal has made progress in recent years, including the adoption of a new constitution and the election of a new government.