2. Quick facts Landlocked Borders India and Tibet 94 th largest country in the world(area) Contains 8 of 10 tallest mountains in the world Has tallest peak in the world, Mount Everest

3. Terai Plain Region Located in the southern portion of the country Contains fertile land Most of the nations food is produced there Contains tropical forests and wetlands Has a variety of exotic animals

4. Mid Hill Region Located above the Terai Plains Altitude reaches up to 4,200 meters Consists of hills and valleys Contains a small mountain range

5. Himalayas Northern portion of the country Except for scattered settlements is mostly uninhabited Contains 8 of world’s 10 tallest mountains Ranges from 4,200 meters, and 8,848 meters in altitude

6. Natural Hazards Severe thunderstorms Landslides Flooding Drought Famine monsoons