Wednesday, August 25, 2010
OUR NATIONAL FLAG
Our national Flag is triangular in shape which is unique in the world. It consists of to juxtaposed triangular figures with a crimson colored background and deep blue borders. In this upper part there is a white emblem of the crescent moon with eight rays visible out of sixteen and the lower part there is a white emblem of twelve rayed sun. The sun and moon indicate that as long as there are the sun and moon, there will be the existence of Nepal and the Nepalese people. The crimson colour represents the harmony of the Nepalese and deep blue colour signifies peace and friendship. It reflects our culture, religion and history. It also represents our duty towards the nation, therefore, we should always respect ag.
CHRISTMAS:-
Christmas is celebrated by the Christian community all over the world. It is celebrated on the 25th of December, the day on which Jesus Christ was born. The 24th of December, called Christmas Eve, is the day when Christians decorate their Christmas tree beautifully with lights, flowers, candles, colourful paper and other beautiful items. They put presents under the tree which are given to their friends and relatives on the day of Christmas. On Christmas day Christians go to church, read for the Holy Bible and pray for the peace of all and sing Christmas carols, Christmas card are exchanged among friends and families. They them gather and enjoy their Christmas feast. They all eat Christmas cake.
ID:-
Id is the festival celebrated by Muslims, followers of Islam. The Muslim community throughout the world celebrates this festival. It is celebrated in the month of Ramzan of Hijri calenderer. They fast whole day for the whole month which is called “ Roza “. They do not eat anything during the day and eat only when the sun sets after offering prayer, Namaz. The last day of Ramazan is called Id-Ui-fitr. On this day wear new clothes and go to Mosque to pray. They greet each other by saying “Id Mubarak” . They eat a variety of sweets and visit their friends and relatives. Alms are given to the poor and the needy.
LOSHAR:-
The festival of Lhosar signifies the change of the year, the New Year. It is celebrated mainly by Serpars, Tamangs, Gurungs, Thakalis and Bhotias. People celebrate Lhosar in three different ways on three separate days .So, there are three types of Lhosar – Tamu Lhosar, Sonam Lhosar and Gyalpo Lhosar. They are celebrated in the months of Paush, Magh and Falgun respectively.
In this festival, people eat delicious food like bread, roots and a special type of bread called ‘Alum’ . Dances and songs are the specialities of this festival. People visit their superiors and exchange good wishes.
In this festival, people eat delicious food like bread, roots and a special type of bread called ‘Alum’ . Dances and songs are the specialities of this festival. People visit their superiors and exchange good wishes.
BUDDHA JAYANTI:-
This festival is also known as Buddha Purnima which is the full Moon day of the month of Baishakh. Buddhists all over the world celebrate this festival. This day is associated with three important events in the life of Gautam Buddha.
He was born on this day in 560 BC. He received enlightenment on this very day at the age of 36. He died on this day at the age of 80.
Gautam Buddha preached non-violence and peace to all. He is also called the “ Light of Asia”.
On this day, Buddhists visit Vihars, Stupas, Monasteries and Gumbas, sing devotional songs, give alms to monks, beggars, poor and disabled people. A big crowd can be seen at Swayambhu and Mahabauddha in Kathmandu and in Lumbini.
He was born on this day in 560 BC. He received enlightenment on this very day at the age of 36. He died on this day at the age of 80.
Gautam Buddha preached non-violence and peace to all. He is also called the “ Light of Asia”.
On this day, Buddhists visit Vihars, Stupas, Monasteries and Gumbas, sing devotional songs, give alms to monks, beggars, poor and disabled people. A big crowd can be seen at Swayambhu and Mahabauddha in Kathmandu and in Lumbini.
CHHATH:-
The Chhath festival is celebrated mainly in the Terai. It is the festival worshipping the Sun God. It comes offer the Terai. On this occasion people fast and go to a river or lake and worship the setting Sun. On the sixth day of Chhath, they worship the rising Sun. People pray and worship the Sun God with flowers and lamps and offer fruits and sweets for the prosperity of their family. Varieties of sweets are prepared. All members of the family assemble and enjoy varieties of food. It is a purely vegetarian festival. Chhath is not only important from a religious point of view, but it has other importance as well. It is believed that fasting and bathing in the colder seasons is scientifically beneficial for getting rid of skin diseases.
TIHAR:-
are worshipped. The third is Laxmi Puja, when called Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, is worshipped in the evening. Cows are regarded as Laxmi and are worshipped in the morning. People decorate their houses with flowers, lamps and candles to welcome Goddess of wealth, Laxmi. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi visits houses that are properly lighted. In the evening girls play Bhaili. The fourth day is Gobardhan Puja when the Ox or bull is worshipped. Boys play Deusi in the evening. The fifth day of the festival is Bhai Tika. Sister put a seven colored Tika on the foreheads of their brothers and pray for their long lives and prosperity. They garland them and offer them Tihar also known as Deepawali, the festival of light, is another important Hindu festival. It is celebrated for five days. The first day is Kag TIhar, during which Crows are worshipped. The second day is called Kukur Tihar, when dogs good foods, sweets and fruits. Brothers gives their sisters money and gifts.
DASHAIN:-
It is also called Vijaya Dashami, Dashera, or Bada Dashain. It is celebrated during the months of September/October. We celebrate this festival for two weeks during which we worship Durga, the Goddess for power.
The first day of Dashain is Ghatasthapana. The seventh day is known as Phulpati. The eighth and ninth days are known as Maha Ashtami and Maha Nawami. These two days are the days of sacrificing various animals to please Goddess Dugra. The tenth day is known as Vijaya Dashami. On this day the junior members of the family receive Tika and blessings from the elders. Those away from home come back to their families to celebrate and to receive blessings from the elders.
All school , colleges and government offices are closed for Dashain. People wear new clothes and eat delicious food. Children enjoy them the most. They are seen in colorful clothing. They visit the Dashain fair, where special swings are erected. Everyone is happy during this time. All Hindus, whether rich or poor, celebrate this festival.
The first day of Dashain is Ghatasthapana. The seventh day is known as Phulpati. The eighth and ninth days are known as Maha Ashtami and Maha Nawami. These two days are the days of sacrificing various animals to please Goddess Dugra. The tenth day is known as Vijaya Dashami. On this day the junior members of the family receive Tika and blessings from the elders. Those away from home come back to their families to celebrate and to receive blessings from the elders.
All school , colleges and government offices are closed for Dashain. People wear new clothes and eat delicious food. Children enjoy them the most. They are seen in colorful clothing. They visit the Dashain fair, where special swings are erected. Everyone is happy during this time. All Hindus, whether rich or poor, celebrate this festival.
OUR FESTIVALS
festivals, social festivals and religious festivals. strengthen Festivals are very important in our life. We need a break in our monotonous life to make it happy and to our family bonds. That is why, we celebrate festivals. There are many types of festivals such as national
BALBHADRA KUNWAR:-
Balbhadra Kunwar was a brave warrior of Nepal like Bhakti Thapa and Amar singh Thapa.
During the Anglo –Nepal war, Balbhadra Kunwar was in charge of Khalanga Fort. It was also called Nalapani. He had about 600 troops including women, children and aged people whereas the British had 3500 strong troops. A night before the declaration of war, the British General Gillespie had sent a letter to Balbhadra asking him to surrender. In reply he tore the letter and said, “ I shall meet your General in the battlefield “.
The very next day the British troops fired cannon balls at the fort. In reply, the Nepali troops counter attacked with bullets, arrows and rocks. Many British troops including to commanders Ellis and Gillespie were killed in the battlefield. The British troops could not face the Nepali attack and they returned to Dehradun.
The British troops attacked the fort for the second time with full preparation. They stopped the water supply to the fort and kept it surrounded. Due to lack of food and water, women and children died on after another. Balbhadra had no alternatives. He came out with the remaining troops and moved to Jeetgarh. He did not surrender. The British were very impressed with the bravery of Balbhadra. In his memory they erected a stone monument in the battlefield of Nalapani with an inscription as follows: “ This is inscribed as a tribute and respect for our adversary, Bulbudder, Commander of the Fort and his brave Gurkhas” .
During the Anglo –Nepal war, Balbhadra Kunwar was in charge of Khalanga Fort. It was also called Nalapani. He had about 600 troops including women, children and aged people whereas the British had 3500 strong troops. A night before the declaration of war, the British General Gillespie had sent a letter to Balbhadra asking him to surrender. In reply he tore the letter and said, “ I shall meet your General in the battlefield “.
The very next day the British troops fired cannon balls at the fort. In reply, the Nepali troops counter attacked with bullets, arrows and rocks. Many British troops including to commanders Ellis and Gillespie were killed in the battlefield. The British troops could not face the Nepali attack and they returned to Dehradun.
The British troops attacked the fort for the second time with full preparation. They stopped the water supply to the fort and kept it surrounded. Due to lack of food and water, women and children died on after another. Balbhadra had no alternatives. He came out with the remaining troops and moved to Jeetgarh. He did not surrender. The British were very impressed with the bravery of Balbhadra. In his memory they erected a stone monument in the battlefield of Nalapani with an inscription as follows: “ This is inscribed as a tribute and respect for our adversary, Bulbudder, Commander of the Fort and his brave Gurkhas” .
BALBHADRA KUNWAR:-
Balbhadra Kunwar was a brave warrior of Nepal like Bhakti Thapa and Amar singh Thapa.
During the Anglo –Nepal war, Balbhadra Kunwar was in charge of Khalanga Fort. It was also called Nalapani. He had about 600 troops including women, children and aged people whereas the British had 3500 strong troops. A night before the declaration of war, the British General Gillespie had sent a letter to Balbhadra asking him to surrender. In reply he tore the letter and said, “ I shall meet your General in the battlefield “.
The very next day the British troops fired cannon balls at the fort. In reply, the Nepali troops counter attacked with bullets, arrows and rocks. Many British troops including to commanders Ellis and Gillespie were killed in the battlefield. The British troops could not face the Nepali attack and they returned to Dehradun.
The British troops attacked the fort for the second time with full preparation. They stopped the water supply to the fort and kept it surrounded. Due to lack of food and water, women and children died on after another. Balbhadra had no alternatives. He came out with the remaining troops and moved to Jeetgarh. He did not surrender. The British were very impressed with the bravery of Balbhadra. In his memory they erected a stone monument in the battlefield of Nalapani with an inscription as follows: “ This is inscribed as a tribute and respect for our adversary, Bulbudder, Commander of the Fort and his brave Gurkhas” .
During the Anglo –Nepal war, Balbhadra Kunwar was in charge of Khalanga Fort. It was also called Nalapani. He had about 600 troops including women, children and aged people whereas the British had 3500 strong troops. A night before the declaration of war, the British General Gillespie had sent a letter to Balbhadra asking him to surrender. In reply he tore the letter and said, “ I shall meet your General in the battlefield “.
The very next day the British troops fired cannon balls at the fort. In reply, the Nepali troops counter attacked with bullets, arrows and rocks. Many British troops including to commanders Ellis and Gillespie were killed in the battlefield. The British troops could not face the Nepali attack and they returned to Dehradun.
The British troops attacked the fort for the second time with full preparation. They stopped the water supply to the fort and kept it surrounded. Due to lack of food and water, women and children died on after another. Balbhadra had no alternatives. He came out with the remaining troops and moved to Jeetgarh. He did not surrender. The British were very impressed with the bravery of Balbhadra. In his memory they erected a stone monument in the battlefield of Nalapani with an inscription as follows: “ This is inscribed as a tribute and respect for our adversary, Bulbudder, Commander of the Fort and his brave Gurkhas” .
BHAKTI THAPA:-
Bhakti Thapa was a brave son of Nepal. In the beginning he was a soldier of Lamjung. After Lamjung was conquered by Prithivi narayan Shah he joined the Gokha army.
During the Anglo-Nepal war, Bhakti Thapa was in charge of Deuthal Fort. He had only a few soldiers and weapons like the Khukuri, Sword, etc. The British troops had modern weapons. A fierce battle was fought. Bhakti Thapa killed many British soldiers with his Khukuri. He fought fearlessly. While he tried to capture a British cannon, a bullet hit him and he died. The Nepalese troops suffered a heavy loss. The British General Octorlony was so impressed with his bravery that he returned his dead body to Amar Singh Thapa covered with a shawl. Bhakti Thapa attained martyrdom at the age of seventy.
During the Anglo-Nepal war, Bhakti Thapa was in charge of Deuthal Fort. He had only a few soldiers and weapons like the Khukuri, Sword, etc. The British troops had modern weapons. A fierce battle was fought. Bhakti Thapa killed many British soldiers with his Khukuri. He fought fearlessly. While he tried to capture a British cannon, a bullet hit him and he died. The Nepalese troops suffered a heavy loss. The British General Octorlony was so impressed with his bravery that he returned his dead body to Amar Singh Thapa covered with a shawl. Bhakti Thapa attained martyrdom at the age of seventy.
AMAR SINGH THAPA:-
Amar singh thapa was the son of Bhim singh thapa. Bhim Singh Thapa was a brave soldier in the army of Prithivi Narayan Shah. After the death of Bhim Singh Thapa, Amar singh Thapa was brought to the palace of Prithivi narayan Shah. He grew up there.
Amar singh Thapa was a great warrior. He played a vital role in conquering western states of Nepal. He extended the boundry of Nepal up to Kangada.
Due to a border dispute, a war broke out between Nepal and the British in 1814 AD. In this war, Amar Singh Thapa was in charge of all the battles on the western front. He defeated the British troops. The British General Octorlony tried to take Amar Singh thapa on his side by offering him a large amount of money and land, and promised to make him king of some states. Amar Singh Thapa refused and fought bravely. As an honour to his bravery, he was given the title of Bada Kazi. There were no comparisons between the military strength of Nepal and Britain. They had more troops and modern weapons. At last, Nepal was defeated and compelled to sign a treaty. According to the treaty Nepal had to leave a big part of western region. It shocked Amar Singh Thapa very much. He went to live in Gosaikund where he died.
Amar singh Thapa was a great warrior. He played a vital role in conquering western states of Nepal. He extended the boundry of Nepal up to Kangada.
Due to a border dispute, a war broke out between Nepal and the British in 1814 AD. In this war, Amar Singh Thapa was in charge of all the battles on the western front. He defeated the British troops. The British General Octorlony tried to take Amar Singh thapa on his side by offering him a large amount of money and land, and promised to make him king of some states. Amar Singh Thapa refused and fought bravely. As an honour to his bravery, he was given the title of Bada Kazi. There were no comparisons between the military strength of Nepal and Britain. They had more troops and modern weapons. At last, Nepal was defeated and compelled to sign a treaty. According to the treaty Nepal had to leave a big part of western region. It shocked Amar Singh Thapa very much. He went to live in Gosaikund where he died.
BAHADUR SHAH:-
Bahadur Shah was the youngest son of Prithvi Narayan Shah, his eldest son Pratap Singh Shah became the king of Nepal, but he died soon. His two and half years old son, Rana Bahadur Shah, ascended the throne of Nepal. As he was an infant, his mother Rajendra Lxmi shah ruled as a regent. Relationship between Bahadur Shah and Rajendra Laxmi was not so good. So Bahadur Shah went to live in India. He returned to Nepal after the death of Rajendra Laxmi and started to rule as the regent of his nephew Rana Bahadur Shah.
Prithvi Narayan Shah wanted to unify the whole country. Bahadur Shah helped fulfil this dream of Prithivi Narayan Shah. He unified the Baise states including Kumaun, Garhwal and almoda in the west and up to Sikkim in the east. He proved himself to be a worthy son of a worthy father.
Bahadur shah was a true patriot and a great diplomat. He married the daughter of Mahadutta Sen , the king of Palpa. He did so as Palpa was a powerful state which could have been an obstacle in his unification campaign.
When Rana Bahadur Shah came of age, he did not like his uncle Bahadur Shah.He accused Bahadur shah of misusing the state treasure and imprisoned him. Bahadur Shah died in prison in 1795 AD.
Prithvi Narayan Shah wanted to unify the whole country. Bahadur Shah helped fulfil this dream of Prithivi Narayan Shah. He unified the Baise states including Kumaun, Garhwal and almoda in the west and up to Sikkim in the east. He proved himself to be a worthy son of a worthy father.
Bahadur shah was a true patriot and a great diplomat. He married the daughter of Mahadutta Sen , the king of Palpa. He did so as Palpa was a powerful state which could have been an obstacle in his unification campaign.
When Rana Bahadur Shah came of age, he did not like his uncle Bahadur Shah.He accused Bahadur shah of misusing the state treasure and imprisoned him. Bahadur Shah died in prison in 1795 AD.
CAPITAL OF NEPAL:-
Kathmandu Valley is capital of Nepal. Origin of Kathmandu valley, there are two main views on the origin of Kathmando Valley – a Buddhist view and a Hindu view. Regarding the origin of Kathmandu valley, the Swayambhu Puran writes that is the beginning, Kathmandu Vally was a lake, Manjushree Bodhisatwa came to Nepal from China and cut the hill near Chobhar. Then the water passed out through the gorge and Kathmandu valley became suitable for settlement Manjushree built a town named Devapatan and made Dharmakar the king of the Valley.
According to the Hindus, Lord Krishna came to Nepal with some milkmen in Dwapar yuga. The milkman brought their cows with them. They were called Gopala. It was seen that one cow used to offer milk at a particular place everyday. One milkman saw this and tried to find the reason. He was killed by some powerful rays coming out from the Shrine of Pashupatinath. Later the saint ‘ Ne’ made Bhuktaman, the son of that milkman, the king of Nepal. King Bhuktaman built the temple of Pashupatinath. Bhuktaman, thus became the first king of Nepal and his dynasty was called Gopala dynasty.
OUR NATIONAL HEROSE
Nepal is a country of brave people. Many warriors were born here, who spread the glory of Nepal all over the world. They bravery, courage and patriotism shown by them in the battlefields have been praised even by the enemies. Let us know about some of them.
According to the Hindus, Lord Krishna came to Nepal with some milkmen in Dwapar yuga. The milkman brought their cows with them. They were called Gopala. It was seen that one cow used to offer milk at a particular place everyday. One milkman saw this and tried to find the reason. He was killed by some powerful rays coming out from the Shrine of Pashupatinath. Later the saint ‘ Ne’ made Bhuktaman, the son of that milkman, the king of Nepal. King Bhuktaman built the temple of Pashupatinath. Bhuktaman, thus became the first king of Nepal and his dynasty was called Gopala dynasty.
OUR NATIONAL HEROSE
Nepal is a country of brave people. Many warriors were born here, who spread the glory of Nepal all over the world. They bravery, courage and patriotism shown by them in the battlefields have been praised even by the enemies. Let us know about some of them.
NEPAL
Our country is Nepal. There are many views about the origin of the word ‘Nepal’. It is said that Nepal is named after Tibetan words ‘Ne’ and ‘Pal’. In the Tibetan language, ‘Ne’ means ‘home’ and ‘pal’ means ‘wool’ . The joint from of these two words means ‘home of wool’ .
Another version is that a great saint named ‘Ne’ protected and developed the place and the land was called Nepal.
Nepal is a small country. It is situated on the southern slopes of the Himalayas. It is a landlocked country. It is situated between 26.22degree N and 30.27degree N latitudes and 80.4degree E and 88.12degree E longitudes. It is situated between China in the north and India in the south.
Nepal is rectangular in shape. It is wider in the west and extends from the north-west to the south-east. Its average length from the west to east is 885Km and its width varies from 241 Km in the west to 145 Km in the east. The average width is 193 Km.
Nepal has a total area of 1,47,181 Sq Km which is 0.3% off the total area of Asia and 0.03% of the total land area of the earth. However, Nepal is larger in area than some of its neighbouring countries like Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. India is approximately 22 times bigger and china is approximately 65 times bigger than Nepal.
To the north of Nepal lies the mighty Himalayan range which separates it from china. It is a natural boundary. The two rivers Mechi in the east and Mahakali in the west are also the natural boundaries between Nepal and India. The ten yards wide no-man’s-land with pillars called “Dash Gaja” is the arbitrary boundary between Nepal and the India in the southern part of our country. The India state of West Bangal lies in the east, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh lie in the south and Uttaranchal lies in the west of Nepal.
Topographically, Nepal is divided into three main physical features. They are : the Mountain Region, the Hilly Region and the Terai Region.
Nepal is a mountainous country. About 83% of the total area is covered by lofty and rugged hills and mountains. Such landforms have been a boon to Nepal. Many big and small rivers originate from these mountains. Altogether three are 6,000 streams and rivers in Nepal. Most of the big rivers of Nepal are perennial and they originate from the snow-capped .
Another version is that a great saint named ‘Ne’ protected and developed the place and the land was called Nepal.
Nepal is a small country. It is situated on the southern slopes of the Himalayas. It is a landlocked country. It is situated between 26.22degree N and 30.27degree N latitudes and 80.4degree E and 88.12degree E longitudes. It is situated between China in the north and India in the south.
Nepal is rectangular in shape. It is wider in the west and extends from the north-west to the south-east. Its average length from the west to east is 885Km and its width varies from 241 Km in the west to 145 Km in the east. The average width is 193 Km.
Nepal has a total area of 1,47,181 Sq Km which is 0.3% off the total area of Asia and 0.03% of the total land area of the earth. However, Nepal is larger in area than some of its neighbouring countries like Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. India is approximately 22 times bigger and china is approximately 65 times bigger than Nepal.
To the north of Nepal lies the mighty Himalayan range which separates it from china. It is a natural boundary. The two rivers Mechi in the east and Mahakali in the west are also the natural boundaries between Nepal and India. The ten yards wide no-man’s-land with pillars called “Dash Gaja” is the arbitrary boundary between Nepal and the India in the southern part of our country. The India state of West Bangal lies in the east, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh lie in the south and Uttaranchal lies in the west of Nepal.
Topographically, Nepal is divided into three main physical features. They are : the Mountain Region, the Hilly Region and the Terai Region.
Nepal is a mountainous country. About 83% of the total area is covered by lofty and rugged hills and mountains. Such landforms have been a boon to Nepal. Many big and small rivers originate from these mountains. Altogether three are 6,000 streams and rivers in Nepal. Most of the big rivers of Nepal are perennial and they originate from the snow-capped .
NEPAL
Our country is Nepal. There are many views about the origin of the word ‘Nepal’. It is said that Nepal is named after Tibetan words ‘Ne’ and ‘Pal’. In the Tibetan language, ‘Ne’ means ‘home’ and ‘pal’ means ‘wool’ . The joint from of these two words means ‘home of wool’ .
Another version is that a great saint named ‘Ne’ protected and developed the place and the land was called Nepal.
Nepal is a small country. It is situated on the southern slopes of the Himalayas. It is a landlocked country. It is situated between 26.22degree N and 30.27degree N latitudes and 80.4degree E and 88.12degree E longitudes. It is situated between China in the north and India in the south.
Nepal is rectangular in shape. It is wider in the west and extends from the north-west to the south-east. Its average length from the west to east is 885Km and its width varies from 241 Km in the west to 145 Km in the east. The average width is 193 Km.
Nepal has a total area of 1,47,181 Sq Km which is 0.3% off the total area of Asia and 0.03% of the total land area of the earth. However, Nepal is larger in area than some of its neighbouring countries like Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. India is approximately 22 times bigger and china is approximately 65 times bigger than Nepal.
To the north of Nepal lies the mighty Himalayan range which separates it from china. It is a natural boundary. The two rivers Mechi in the east and Mahakali in the west are also the natural boundaries between Nepal and India. The ten yards wide no-man’s-land with pillars called “Dash Gaja” is the arbitrary boundary between Nepal and the India in the southern part of our country. The India state of West Bangal lies in the east, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh lie in the south and Uttaranchal lies in the west of Nepal.
Topographically, Nepal is divided into three main physical features. They are : the Mountain Region, the Hilly Region and the Terai Region.
Nepal is a mountainous country. About 83% of the total area is covered by lofty and rugged hills and mountains. Such landforms have been a boon to Nepal. Many big and small rivers originate from these mountains. Altogether three are 6,000 streams and rivers in Nepal. Most of the big rivers of Nepal are perennial and they originate from the snow-capped Himalayas in the north.
Another version is that a great saint named ‘Ne’ protected and developed the place and the land was called Nepal.
Nepal is a small country. It is situated on the southern slopes of the Himalayas. It is a landlocked country. It is situated between 26.22degree N and 30.27degree N latitudes and 80.4degree E and 88.12degree E longitudes. It is situated between China in the north and India in the south.
Nepal is rectangular in shape. It is wider in the west and extends from the north-west to the south-east. Its average length from the west to east is 885Km and its width varies from 241 Km in the west to 145 Km in the east. The average width is 193 Km.
Nepal has a total area of 1,47,181 Sq Km which is 0.3% off the total area of Asia and 0.03% of the total land area of the earth. However, Nepal is larger in area than some of its neighbouring countries like Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. India is approximately 22 times bigger and china is approximately 65 times bigger than Nepal.
To the north of Nepal lies the mighty Himalayan range which separates it from china. It is a natural boundary. The two rivers Mechi in the east and Mahakali in the west are also the natural boundaries between Nepal and India. The ten yards wide no-man’s-land with pillars called “Dash Gaja” is the arbitrary boundary between Nepal and the India in the southern part of our country. The India state of West Bangal lies in the east, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh lie in the south and Uttaranchal lies in the west of Nepal.
Topographically, Nepal is divided into three main physical features. They are : the Mountain Region, the Hilly Region and the Terai Region.
Nepal is a mountainous country. About 83% of the total area is covered by lofty and rugged hills and mountains. Such landforms have been a boon to Nepal. Many big and small rivers originate from these mountains. Altogether three are 6,000 streams and rivers in Nepal. Most of the big rivers of Nepal are perennial and they originate from the snow-capped Himalayas in the north.
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