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Religion:** In Nepal, religion is not just a set of beliefs and accompanying rituals, religion is a complex combination of traditions, festivals, and faith.Religion has been set in every different part of Nepalese society. Making religion the heartbeat of Nepal and its people. Nepal is famous for being the world's only Hindu kingdom. However, there are other religions in Nepal apart from Hinduism. Such as Buddhism, Tantrism, and a very small amount of Islam and Christianity. In 1991, 89.5 percent of Nepal's population identified themselves as Hinduists. Buddhists comprised only 5.3 percent. Religious tolerance and harmony, such as found in Nepal, is a unique example to the world. Their eating habits are much different from ours. First off, all the people in India Nepal, and other parts of southern Asia think we are extremely overweight, disrespectful, and filthy rich. They also think we eat doughnuts everyday for breakfast, and McDonald's everyday for lunch and dinner. Anyhow, in most parts of the country Dal Baht is the staple food. It is eaten twice a day. The Nepalese are famous for some of their more well - known, extravagant recipes. Such as Gundrook Dheedo, Alu Tama , Vegatable Pulao , Masu , Vegatable Thukpa , and Chatamari. Really strange names but I bet they are delicious. Nepalese food also has a small variety of drink choices. Tongba, and Rakshi are the fanciest ones. Title: Nepal By: Abby Long
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 * Geography:** Nepal is a very small country just North of India and just south of the Himalayan mountains. The total area of Nepal, (land and water) is 147,181 kilometers. Nepal is completely landlocked so it has no ocean or sea border. Considering the location of Nepal, (right below the Himalayas) the highest elevation is Mount Everest, at a whopping 8,850 meters! The tallest point in the world.
 * Natural Resources:** Nepal also has many natural resources. With the little amount of mining that is available in Nepal, they are able to get small deposits of lignite, copper, cobalt, and iron ore. Nepal also produces quartz, fresh water, timber, and hydro power. But most of all is Nepal's scenic beauty.
 * Sports:** Sports in Nepal involve a lot of individual effort. The sports that are and option in Nepal are mostly sports for adventurers. They take a lot of endurance. As an example mountain flight, bungee jumping, paragliding, mountain biking, and white water rafting are available. Most sports are very exciting and really get your adrenaline pumped. There are a limited amount of people, who are all thrill seekers, that will do the sports offered.
 * Food:** The food in Nepal is as diverse as the country itself. Nepalese recipes are quick to cook and good to eat. Nepalese food is famous for their nutrition level and tempting taste. Their cuisine is pretty basic but it definitely does not lack in flavor. The Nepalese people use a complex combination of spices. Such as ginger, garlic, coriander, pepper cumin, chilies, cilantro, mustard oil, ghee, and occasionally yak butter.
 * Flag:** The Nepalese flag is like one I have never seen before. Instead of being a plain rectangle, it looks like two overlapping triangles. Although the colors are very ordinary, red and blue, the design is different. It is the only national flag that is not rectangular. Embroidered onto the flag is the sun and the moon. The main color of the Nepalese flag is red, standing for victory. It is also the color of the national flower, rhododendron. The blue that outlines it stands for peace and harmony. Why are there two triangles instead of a rectangle you ask? Well the triangles symbolize the Himalayas and the Himalayas symbolize the main religions in Nepal, Hinduism, and Buddhism. The flag is a very important part of the Nepalese people.
 * Natural Disasters:** Nepal isn't all beauty though, some parts of the year it is an extremely dangerous place to be. Natural disasters arise often. Landslides and floods are the most serious. Throughout the year there are rare cases of earthquakes, hailstorms, wind storms, and thunderbolts.
 * Conclusion:** I think that Nepal sounds beautiful, apart from the natural disasters. It would be a great opportunity to be able to go there, well I guess I get to go there virtually. I plan to travel around the world when I retire so I will probably go to Nepal!