 Nepal a small Himalayan landlocked country lying between
India and the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China
occupied 0.1% of the earth. The elevation ranges from
70m above sea level; Kanchan Kanan (60m) to Mount
Everest (8848m) highest point of the earth. In terms of
bio-diversity Nepal has wide-ranging ecosystem, dense
and alpine forests swarmed with diverse wildlife, great
peaks of the world, frozen valleys, deep gorges,
wind-swept deserts fast rivers, lakes and glacial lakes
that originate in the Himalayas.
The variety in Nepal's topography provides home to
wildlife like tigers, rhinos, monkeys, bears, yaks,
leopards and different species of insects and birds.
Nepal is a home to almost 10 percent of the world's bird
species. The country has managed to preserve some
endangered species of Asia in its extensive parks and
protected natural habitats.
Himalayan Region : The altitude of this region ranges
between 4877 m. - 8848 m. m. It includes 8 of the
highest 14 summits in the world which exceed altitude of
8000 meters.
Mountain Region : This region accounts for about 64
percent of total land area. It is formed by the
Mahabharat range that soars up to 4877 meter and the
lower Churia range.
Terai Region : The low-land Terai occupies about 17
percent of the total land area of the country. |
