Geography of Nepal
Location
Southern Asia, between China and India.
Geographic Coordinates
28 00 N, 84 00 E
Geographical Area
Land
143,181 Sq Km.
Water
4,000 Sq Km.
Land Boundary
Unknown
Border Countries
China
1,236 Km.
India
1,690 Km.
Length of Coastline
Unknown
Terrain
Terai or flat river plain of the Ganges in south, central hill region, rugged Himalayas in north.
Elevation Extremes
Lowest Point
Kanchan Kalan 70 m
Highest Point
Mount Everest 8,850 m
Natural Resources
Quartz, water, timber, hydropower, scenic beauty, small deposits of lignite, copper, cobalt and iron ore.
Land Use
Arable Land
16%
Permanent Crops
1%
Other
83%
Irrigated Land
Unknown
Natural Hazards
Severe thunderstorms, flooding, landslides, drought, and famine depending on the timing, intensity, and duration of the summer monsoons.
Environmental Issues
Deforestation (overuse of wood for fuel and lack of alternatives); contaminated water (with human and animal wastes, agricultural runoff, and industrial effluents); wildlife conservation; vehicular emissions.
