Nepal and Bhutan Human Geography: South Asia Chapter 25-3.
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Transcript of Nepal and Bhutan Human Geography: South Asia Chapter 25-3.
Mountain Kingdoms
Relative location: Nepal and Bhutan are located in North of India. Both countries are located in the Himalayas.
Geographic Isolation
• The geographic feature of Nepal and Bhutan is their mountainous landscape. They are landlocked. It makes invaders difficult to invade because of the mountains.
Evolving Monarchies
• They have a constitutional monarchies. It means the ruler’s power are limited by a constitution.
• Constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a king or queen acts as Head of State.
Developing Economies
• Both Nepal and Bhutan are poor countries with economies based on agriculture. The deforestation is a problem because their forests are being cut down.
Increasing Tourism
• Nepal has the growing industry of tourism. The tourists in Bhutan offers the same industry but it regulates the tourism industry and allows only limited number of visitors.
Religious Customs
• Religion is a powerful force in Nepal and Bhutan. Buddhism has deep roots in Nepal. Buddhism was born to present day Nepal and India.
The Arts and Recreation
• Folk art and festivals are important to Himalayans. People in costumes do elaborate dances based on religious story.
Vocabulary Terms
• Constitutional Monarchy- Kingdoms in which the ruler’s power are limited by a constitution.
• Sherpa- Traditional mountain guides from the high Himalayas.
• Siddhartha Gautama- The founder of Buddhism, known as the Buddha.
• Mandala- Geometric designs that are symbols of the universe and aid in meditation.