Nepal in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Nepal Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Mount Everest, Mahabharat Lekh, Kathmandu Valley, Siwalik, Madheshi, Tarai Castes, Tharu

This is a professionally-formatted, free flowing ebook reproduction of unique, up-to-date guides produced by the Department of Defense that provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Nepal, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.

Geography * Geographic Divisions * The Mountains * The Lowlands * The Hills * Topographic Features * Mount Everest * Mahabharat Lekh * Kathmandu Valley * Siwalik Range * Inner Tarai * Rara Lake * Annapurna * Kali Gandaki Gorge * Kangchenjunga * Climate * Rivers * Major Cities * Kathmandu/Patan/Bhaktapur * Lumbini * Biratnagar * Birganj * History * Ancient History * The Medieval Period * The Malla Era * Developments Outside the Kathmandu Valley * The Modern Period * The Early Shah Dynasty * Mounting Opposition and Revolt * The Return of Shah Rule * Return of Democracy * The Communist Split * Nepalese Civil War * Path to Peace * Recent Events * Economy * Agriculture * Industry and Service Sectors * Exports and Imports * Gurung * Madheshi (Tarai Castes) * Tharu * Muslim * Sherpa * Religion * Overview * The Synthesis of Hinduism and Buddhism in Nepal * Hinduism * The Caste System of Hinduism * Buddhism * The Role of Religion in the Government * Influence of Religion on Daily Life * Religious Conflict in Daily Life * Religious Holidays and Events * Buildings of Worship * Behavior in Places of Worship * Traditions * Traditional Economy * Honor and Values * Other Values * Communication and Greetings * Hospitality and Gift-Giving * Eating Customs * Dress Codes * Non-Religious Holidays * Social Events * Weddings * Funerals * Do's and Don'ts * Urban Life * Urbanization * Urban Labor Issues * Child Labor * Daily Urban Living Conditions * Education * Health Care and Health Issues * Transportation and Traffic * Restaurants * Marketplace * Street Crime and Solicitations * Rural Life * Rural Land Distribution * Rural Economy and Migration * Rural Transportation * Village Lifestyle and Gender Roles * Village Hierarchy * Border Crossings and Checkpoints * Land Mines * Family Life * Typical Household and Family Structure * Status of the Elderly, Children, and Adolescents * The Elderly * Children and Adolescents * Marriage, Divorce, and Birth * Marriage * Divorce * Birth and Birth Ceremonies * Geography * Introduction * Climate * Rivers * Cities * Population 2001 * Environmental Concerns * Natural Hazards * History * Introduction * Ancient History * The Medieval Period * The Modern Period * Recent Events * Economy * Introduction * Industry and Manufacturing * Agriculture * Banking and Currency * Trade Investment * Energy and Mineral Resources * Standard of Living * Tourism * Transportation * Economic Outlook * International Organizations * Society * Introduction * Ethnic Groups, Castes, and Languages * Religion * Traditions: Celebrations and Holidays * Cuisine * Traditional Dress * Arts * Folklore * Sports and Recreation * Gender Issues * Security * Military * U.S.-Nepal Relations * Relations with Neighboring Countries * Terrorist Groups and Activity * Issues Affecting Stability