Knowra Nepal Nepal Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, between India and China. Its landscape extends from the lowland Terai to the Himalayan mountains, and its capital is Kathmandu.
Himalayas : The Himalayan mountain system stretches across South Asia and includes the world’s highest peaks. The Himalayas dominate Nepal’s northern landscape and include Mount Everest.
Unification of Nepal : The Unification of Nepal was the eighteenth-century campaign that brought numerous Himalayan principalities under one kingdom. The campaign led by Prithvi Narayan Shah established the territorial foundation of modern Nepal.
Mount Everest : Mount Everest is Earth’s highest mountain above sea level, on the Nepal–China border. Its climbing routes and trekking region draw visitors to Nepal’s Himalayas.
2015 Nepal earthquake : The 2015 Nepal earthquake was a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck near Kathmandu on April 25, 2015. It caused extensive destruction and loss of life, including damage to historic sites.
Terai : The Terai is a low, fertile plain along the southern foothills of the Himalayas. This densely populated belt contrasts sharply with Nepal’s high mountain regions.
Prithvi Narayan Shah : Prithvi Narayan Shah was the Gorkha king who began Nepal’s eighteenth-century unification. His conquests created the kingdom that became modern Nepal.
Sagarmatha National Park : Sagarmatha National Park is a protected area in northeastern Nepal that includes Mount Everest. It combines high-altitude conservation with tourism and Sherpa communities.
Climate change in Nepal : Climate change in Nepal includes shifts in temperature, precipitation, glaciers, and hazards across its varied elevations. Warming affects Himalayan ice, water supplies, farming, and disaster risks.
Kathmandu Valley : Kathmandu Valley is a highland basin in Nepal containing the cities of Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur. The valley is Nepal’s political and cultural center and holds many historic sites.
Malla kingdoms : The Malla kingdoms were medieval states that ruled much of the Kathmandu Valley. Their art and architecture remain central to Nepal’s cultural heritage.
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