Nepal

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Which country borders Nepal to the north?

  • India
  • Bangladesh
  • Tibet Autonomous Region of China (correct)
  • Bhutan

What is the highest point on Earth located in Nepal?

  • K2
  • Mount Everest (correct)
  • Kangchenjunga
  • Lhotse

Which city is the capital and the largest city of Nepal?

  • Lalitpur
  • Kathmandu (correct)
  • Pokhara
  • Biratnagar

What is the official language of Nepal?

<p>Nepali (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which geographical region is Nepal mainly situated?

<p>Himalayas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country narrowly separates Nepal from Bangladesh?

<p>Siliguri Corridor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which period was the name 'Nepal' first recorded in texts?

<p>Vedic period (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which region of Nepal are eight of the world's ten tallest mountains located?

<p>Himalayas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which religion was founded during the era in ancient Nepal when the name 'Nepal' was first recorded?

<p>Hinduism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Indian state separates Nepal from Bhutan?

<p>Sikkim (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Nepal's Northern Border

The Tibet Autonomous Region of China borders Nepal to the north.

Nepal's Highest Point

Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth, located in Nepal.

Nepal's Capital

Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal.

Nepal's Official Language

Nepali is the official language of Nepal.

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Nepal's Region

Nepal is primarily located in the Himalayas.

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Nepal & Bangladesh's Border

Nepal is separated from Bangladesh by the Siliguri Corridor.

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Nepal's Name Origin

The name 'Nepal' was first recorded in texts during the Vedic period.

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Mountains in Nepal

Eight of the ten tallest mountains in the world are in the Nepal Himalayas.

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Ancient Nepal's Religion

Hinduism was founded during a time when 'Nepal' was first recorded in texts.

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Nepal & Sikkim

Sikkim, an Indian state, separates Nepal from Bhutan.

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Study Notes

Geography and Location

  • Nepal is bordered by China/Tibet to the north.
  • The highest point on Earth, Mount Everest (Chomolungma), is located in Nepal.

Capital City

  • The capital and largest city of Nepal is Kathmandu.

Language and Culture

  • The official language of Nepal is Nepali.

Geographical Region

  • Nepal is mainly situated in the Himalayan region.

Borders and Neighboring Countries

  • India separates Nepal from Bangladesh, with the Indian state of Bihar to the south.
  • The Indian state of Sikkim separates Nepal from Bhutan.

History

  • The name 'Nepal' was first recorded in texts during the Licchavi period (400-750 CE).

Mountain Ranges

  • Eight of the world's ten tallest mountains are located in the Himalayan region of Nepal.

Ancient Nepal

  • During the Licchavi period, Hinduism was founded in ancient Nepal.

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