Industry and Business

Economic and industry growth has

always been a small problem for
Nepal. This was caused by
isolation, but they are trying to
Industry/Business
find ways to fix this problem

Resources

Farm products include rice, corn,

and potatoes. However, soil is poor
Nepal
and erosion is a problem. Common A central Himalaya country
live-stocks are cattle, sheep, and located in South Asia
yak. The manufacturing industry is
very important considering wood
products, food production, and
cement production.

Tourism

Tourism has been the fastest

growing industry in Nepal. People
come to visit the capital of the
country and climb the mountains.
This allows growth in hotels,
restaurants, and transportation.

Nature
The main nature feature of Nepal is
its beautiful mountainous landscape.
The Himalayas have had a great
impact on the history and economic
development of the country. There
are central upland ridges and valleys
that lead up to the towering
mountains. These steep mountains
run along the border of china. This is
the home to Mt. Everest, the world’s
largest mountain.
History
For most of Nepal’s history, it was split
into small religious kingdoms or ruling
states. These kingdoms were ruled by
Hindus. As time passed, these
kingdoms merged and created a
constitutional monarchy. These were
kingdoms where a constitution limits a
ruler’s powers.
The government is now in transition
into a federal government. However,
they still face political challenges
dealing with China and India, as well
as economic challenges.
Culture
Nepal has very unique and
interesting cultures and traditions.
This country is popular for folk art
and festivals.
Folk Art
Artisans take time to make beautiful
pieces of art:
 Metal balls
 Jewelry
 Wooden sculptures
 Textiles made from silk, cotton,
and wool
Festivals
 Musicians play traditional
songs on instruments like the
flute, drums, and horn.
 People preform dances about
religious stories while dressed
in elaborate costumes