Himalayas mean "abode of snow" in Sanskrit comprises of the highest mountain range on earth, extending from east to west covering an area of 612,021 sq.km. with more than 20 peaks higher than 7300 meter above sea level. it extends between latitudes 26 20 and 35 40 and between 74 50 and 95 40 running along the border with Myanmar in the east towards Pakistan in the west. 

Nepal lies in between the southern slope of Himalayas with eight of the highest peaks in the world. This region accounts for about 64% of total land area. It is formed by the Mahabharat range that soars up to 4,877m and the lower Churia range. The low-land Terai occupies about 17% of the total land area of the country. 

History of Nepal
Nepal - a country with a long historical tradition is an amalgamation of a number of medieval principalities. Before the campaign of national integration launched by King Prithivi Narayan Shah the Kathmandu valley was ruled by the Malla kings, whose contributions to art and culture are indeed great and unique. In 1768 AD the Shah dynasty ascended the throne of the unified kingdom. His majesty king Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, was tenth king in the Shah dynasty. 

Political Geography of Nepal Himalayas
Nepal has a population of more than 18 million people of different races living in different regions with diverse culture, languages and dialects. The Gurungs and Magars live mainly in the west. The Rais, Limbus and Sunuwars inhabit the slopes and valleys of the eastern mid hills. The Sherpas live in the Himalayan region. The newars constitute an important ethnic group of the capital valley Kathmandu. There are Tharus, Yadavas, Satar, Rajvanshis and Dhimals in the Terai region. The Brahmans, Chhetris and Thakuris are spread generally over all parts of the kingdom.