With its ancient culture and the Himalayas as a backdrop, landlocked Nepal was closed to the outside world until the 1950s. Since then the country has seen the creation of a multi-party parliamentary system, a decade-long Maoist insurgency, and the abolition of its monarchy.
Flanked by China and India, it is home to eight of the world’s highest mountains including Mount Everest, known locally as Sagarmatha. As one of the world’s poorer countries, Nepal’s economy relies heavily on aid and tourism. A devastating earthquake in April 2015 killed thousands of people, flattened villages and reduced numerous heritage sites to ruin.
Some key dates in Nepal’s history:
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