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Does Nepal belong to India or China?
Nepal is an independent country. It is not part of China or any other country. Eventhough it lies in between India and China, it was always sovereign and independent.
What are the cultural features of Nepal?
The culture of Nepal encompasses the various cultures belonging to the 125 distinct ethnic groups present in Nepal. The culture of Nepal is expressed through music and dance; art and craft; folklore; languages and literature; philosophy and religion; festivals and celebration; foods and drinks.
What are the cultural diversity in Nepal?
Despite its small size, Nepal is characterized by a cultural assortment of religions, languages, caste, ethnic groups and indigenous people. At present, 101 ethnic and caste groups and subgroups, and 93 living languages have been documented (CBS, 2001).
Is Nepal and Indian the same?
Indian Nepali, Indian Nepalese or Indo Nepalese are Nepalese (Nepali people) who have Indian heritage. There are also a few Punjabis and Bengalis in major cities of Nepal. A plenty of Muslims have also immigrated from India to Nepal.
What is the culture like in Nepal?
The country has a rich, multi-ethnic and multi-dimensional culture based on ancient traditions and social customs. The Nepalese culture is closely related to the culture of the more massive Indian Sub-continent and is influenced by the cultures of India and Tibet.
What is the relationship like between Nepal and India?
Nepal pursues a policy of “balanced relations” with the two giant immediate neighbours, India and China, although Nepal shares an unparalleled socio-cultural ties with India and the Treaty of Peace and Friendship between Nepal and India provides for a much closer relationship between the two countries.
Where is Nepal located in the world?
It is a landlocked country located between India to the east, south, and west and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north. Its territory extends roughly 500 miles (800 kilometres) from east to west and 90 to 150 miles from north to south. The capital is Kathmandu. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
Should Nepal pursue closer ties with China?
Opportunities with China may take some time to come to fruition while the risks are more immediate. In pursuing closer links with China, Nepal needs to have much more intense engagements with India and western democracies. A mature conduct of foreign affairs would not upset any of the existing friends.