
Nepal (Capital: Kathmandu)
Nepal revoked its social media ban following protests by Gen Z youths, resulting in multiple deaths, prompting the home minister's resignation.
Political Features
- Location: In South Asia, a landlocked country.
- Bordering nations: China (north), India (south, east, west).
- Political system: Federal democratic republic.
Geographical Features
- Terrain: Himalayan mountains (north), hills (center), plains (south)
- Major regions: Terai Plains (Madhesh), the Hill Region (Pahad), and the Mountain Region (Himal).
- Highest Point: Mount Everest (8,848.86 m)
- Major rivers: Kosi, Nārāyani (Gandak), and Karnāli.
- Notable features: 8 of world's 14 peaks above 8,000m are loacted in nepal; birthplace of Buddha (Lumbini).