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Introduction to Nepal
ITRC RFIC CenterITRC RFIC Center Kwangwoon Univ.Kwangwoon Univ.
Presented By:
Ram K.Maharjan
Dept. of Electronics7th Nov,2008
“Namaste”( 너머스떼 )안녕하세요
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Contents of Presentation
1. Location of Nepal in the World2. Brief History 3. Brief Information of Nepal 4. Geography 5. Economy6. Education System 7. Culture8. Religion 9. Foods of Nepal10.Nepal is Famous for11.More about Nepal
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Nepal on the Globe
Nepal Occupies about 0.03% of the World!
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Nepal in Asia
Nepal Occupies about 0.3% of the Asia!
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Nepal in the World Map
Lies Between Republic of China and India
Nepal is Located Southern Part of Asia, Landlocked Himalayan Country,
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Coordinates of Nepal in The WorldLatitude: 260 22’ and 300 27’ NLongitude: 8004’ and 880 12’ E
World time: NPT (UTC+5:45) INT (Earlier 0:15)
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Expansion of Nepal
The Country is Elongated from East to West, Breadth Lies from North to South
Nepal, (in Nepali: नेपाल)
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Brief History of Nepal
Historically, Nepal had Many Small Kingdoms
before 1768. The Modern State was Formed with
the Unification of Nepal. United by The King Prithvi Narayan
Shah on December 21, 1768.
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Symbols of Nepal
National Flag Official Stamp
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Brief History of Nepal
Prior to 2006, Nepal was a kingdom. Nepal is now a Federal Democratic
Republic. From 1996 until 2006, Nepal Suffered
from a Civil War between Government Forces and Guerrillas of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist).
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Center of Kathmandu at Night
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Brief History of Nepal
On December 28, 2007, The Interim Parliament passed a bill and declared Nepal to be a Federal Democratic Republic.
The First Meeting of the Constituent Assembly Officially Implemented that Declaration on May 28, 2008.
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New Nepal is Reformed!
Hope that Peace, Progress and Prosperity comes together!
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Brief Information of Nepal Country Nepal:
संघीय लोकतान्त्रि �क गणत � नेपाल(Sanghiya Loktāntrik Ganatantra Nepāl)Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Government Republic :
President- Ram Baran Yadav Vice President- Parmanand Jha
Prime Minister -Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda)
Unification : Kingdom declared December 21, 1768, State declared January 15, 2007 , Republic declared May 28, 2008
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Leaders of Nepal
President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav
Prime Minister Mr. Pushpa K. Dahal
(Prachanda)
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Brief Information of Nepal
Area: - Total 147,181 km² ( 56,827 sq mi )
- Water (%) 2.8 Population:
- July 2008 estimate 29,519,114 (40th) - 2007 census 28,875,140 - Density 184/km² (56th) 477/sq mi
GDP (PPP) 2007 estimate: - Total $29.522 billion (96th) - Per capita $1,078 (159th) GDP (nominal)
2008 estimate: - Total $10.328 billion (115th) - Per capita $377 (167st)
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Central City of Kathmandu, Nepal
Internet Domain: .np International Dialling Code: +977
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Brief Information of Nepal
Media: Radio & Television Broadcasting Radio is listened to throughout the kingdom; As of 2007, there are more than 55 Radio Stations MW , SW and FM local radio stations, Television was only introduced to Nepal in the 1980s Currently there are six National television channels: Nepal Television - the Government television channel. Also many other networks, i.e. Cable Networks India, and international satellite Channels
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Geographical View of Nepal
Nepal is divided into three main regions
Mountainous RegionHilly Region,Terai (Plain) Region.
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Geographical Position of Nepal
Geography of Nepal is Uncommonly Diverse. Nepal is of Roughly Trapezoidal Shape,
880 km (550 mi) long and 240 km (130 mi) wide,
with an area of 147,181 square km (56,827 sq mi). Nepal is basically divided into 3 physiographic areas:
The Mountain Region (15%) Hilly Region (68%), and Terai Regions (17%).
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Topographic map of Nepal
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Geographical Map of Nepal
Kathmandu is the Capital of Nepal
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Economy of Nepal Import/Export
Exports - Commodities: Carpets, Clothing, Leather goods, Jute goods, Grains etc.
Imports - Commodities: Gold, Machinery and Equipment, Petroleum Products, Fertilizer
Natural Resources:Limestone, Magnesite, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Mica, Lead,
Coal ,and Cobalt Business: Mainly with India, China, Japan, Germany, USA etc. Industries: Tourism, Carpet, Textile; Small Rice, Jute, Sugar, and Oilseed
Mills; Cigarette; Cement and Brick Production Agriculture - Products: Rice, Maize, Wheat, Sugarcane, Root Crops; Milk,
Birds & Animal Farming, Mushroom, vegetables etc.
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Paper Notes of Nepal
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Economy of Nepal
Economic Statistics Some Data already Given in Brief Information of
Nepal GDP - Per capita: purchasing power parity - $1,400 GDP - Composition by sector:
Agriculture: 40%Industry: 20%Services: 40% (2002 est.)
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Economy Statistics of Nepal
Electricity - Consumption: 1,764 GWh Electricity - Exports: 95 GWh Electricity - Imports: 227 GWh Oil - production: 0 barrel/day Oil - Consumption: 16,000 barrel/day (2,500 m³/d) Exports: $568 million f.o.b., but does not include unrecorded
border trade with India (2002 est.) Exports - commodities: carpets, clothing, leather goods, jute
goods, grain Exports - partners: India 50.5%, US 26%, Germany 6.6%
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Education System in Nepal
Education in School1. Nursery 2. Lower Kindergarten (LKG) 3. Upper Kindergarten (UKG) 4. First Grade 5. Second Grade 6. Third Grade 7. Fourth Grade 8. Fifth Grade 9. Sixth Grade 10. Seventh Grade 11. Eighth Grade 12. Ninth Grade 13. Tenth Grade 14. SLC (School Leaving Certificate)
(not a class but a test) Educations in College / University
15. 10+2 (I.A) (two years) 16. Bachelors (three or four years) 17. Masters (two years) 17. Ph.D. (two…...years)
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Education Statistics in Nepal
Educational oversight : Minister of EducationRenu Kumari Yadav
Ministry of Education and Sports
National education budget $98.64 million (2007)
Primary language(s) Nepalese
Central systemEstablishmentEnactedLast amended
Education ActAugust 9, 1971January 28, 2004
Literacy (2001) • Men • Women
53.7%65.1%42.5%
Enrollment • Primary • Secondary • Post-secondary
6,373,0034,030,0452,195,8352
147,123
Attainment • Secondary diploma • Post-secondary diploma
46.2%unavailable
1Source of information: Ministry of Education and Sports website
2Includes, "Lower secondary", "secondary", and "higher secondary"
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Culture of Nepal
Multi-cultural, Multi-ethnic Nation Rich Cultural Heritage Cultural Diversity of Various Social
Groups Depend on the Locations Diversity of Languages Diversity of Foods Diversity of Customs
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Culture Show in Pictures
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Statues of Buddha
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At the Birth Day of Lord Krishna
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Living God: Kumari
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Praying Kumari
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Buddhist : Lama
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Elder Brother’s Day: Bhaitika
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Women Festival: Teej
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Shadhu, Near The Temple Area!
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Old Palace in the Centre of Kathmandu
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Mask of God (Pachali Bhairab)
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More Arts and Crafts of Nepal
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Culture (Different Festivals)
Tihar (October)
worship Goddess Laxmi, the Goddess of wealth
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Culture (Holi)
Holi (Splashed with water balloons and vermillion powder)
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Different Languages in Nepal
S/No. Languages % of Total Population
1. Nepali 58.4
2. Bhojpuri 7.6
3. Tamang 3.5
4. Abadhi 1.5
5. Magar 1.4
6. Limbu 0.9
7. Maithili 11.1
8. Tharu 3.6
9. Newari 3.0
10. Rai 1.5
11 Gurung 1.2
12. Other 6.3
People Living in Nepal are called Nepali or Nepalese
Nepali is our Official LanguageEnglish is Second Official Language!
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Culture (Teej)
TeejAug.26th, (a festival of womanhood)
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Culture (Lhosar)
Jan.30th, (Sherpas)
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Culture (Gaijatra—Cow Festival)
Aug, teen-aged boys dressed up as cows, parade the streets of the town cows help the members of the family who died within that year to travel
to heaven smoothly
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Foods of Nepal
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Culture of Various Foods
Kinds of Foods depend on Festivals, Seasons etc.
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Religion of Nepal
We all are in One Country Hindu---Temples Buddhist-Buddha Temple/Monasteries Muslim --Mosque Christians-Church
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Religion
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Religions in Nepal
Nepal Religiosity Religion Percent Hinduism 80.6% Buddhism 10.7% Islam 4.2% Mundhum 3.6% Christianity 0.5% Other 0.4%
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Nepal is Famous for
Nepal is a Small Country, Nepal’s Landscape is Uncommonly Diverse,
Ranging from the Humid Terai in the South to the Lofty
Himalayas in the North. Nepal Boasts Eight of the World's Top Ten
Highest Mountains, Including Mount Everest (Ghyamaloma)
Sagarmatha in Nepali
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Top Mountains of the World!
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S/No Word’s Top 10 Mountains Heights
1. Mt. Everest 8850 m
2. K2 (Godwin Austen) 8611 m
3. Kanchenjunga 8598 m
4. Lhotse 8501 m
5. Makalu 8475 m
6. Lhote Shar 8383 m
7. Dhaulagiri 8167 m
8. Manaslu 8163 m
9. Cho Oyu 8153 m
10. Nanga Parbat 8125 m
World Top 10 - Countries by Highest Mountains
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Mt. Everest ( 8850 m)
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K2 (Godwin Austen) 8611 m
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Kanchanjungha (8598 m)
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Lhotse (8501m)
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Makalu (8475 m)
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Lhote Shar (8383 m)
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Dhaulagiri (8167 m)
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Manaslu (8163 m)
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Cho Oyu (8153 m)
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Nanga Parbat (8125 m)
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Nepal is Famous for
The Country has been also Famous for its
Tourism, Trekking, Hiking, Camping, Mountain Biking, National Wildlife Parks, Jungle Safaris, River Rafting, Sport Fishing,
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Domestic Flights Routs
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More about Nepal
Gateway of Everest: Namche
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Buddha Temple nearby Mountain
Buddha Monastery
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Local Bazaar in Village
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Men Lining for Prying God in Temple
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Hiking on the Hill
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Trekking in Himalaya Region
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Valley Viewing from Hill Road-side
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Glacier (Lake in Mountain side)
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Plain side of the River: Kaligandaki
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Temple in Patan City
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Horse Riding in Himalaya Region
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Base Camp (Tent) nearby Mountains
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Flooding in Rainy Season
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Kathmandu : Patan Square
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Patan City Centre Area
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More Temples in Kathmandu Valley
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Patan: Mangal Bazzar
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Festival on August Month
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Festival in Pharping Village
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Celebration of Festival in Village
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My Village: Pharping
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Pharping in Winter Morning
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Again Scene of Pharping Village side
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Beauty of Nature
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See You Again!
You Are Most Welcome to Visit Nepal!
Thank You!