Nepal (Modern World Nations)

Located between India and Tibet in the southern region of the Himalayan mountain range, the diminutive kingdom of Nepal is home to the world's highest peak, Mount Everest.Approximately the size of the state of Arkansas, Nepal is a landlocked country of 23 million with approximately three-fourths of its terrain covered by mountains. Due to years of geographical and self-imposed isolation, Nepal is one of the least developed countries of the world. In "Nepal", student researchers will learn about this country's people, culture, geography, government, economy, and history.