Nepal, a landlocked country in the south region of Asia has very few natural resources, the mountainous terrain makes it hard for transportation and mineral extraction. The population is increasing rapidly and the Government's population policies are not taking enough effect and the standard of living and economic value is poor. In contrast, New Zealand in the south west of the Pacific Ocean has a rich vegetation and soil, which increases their natural resources. The population is fairly low but increasing slowly, and the standard of living and economic wealth is high.
Nepal covers an area of 14,181km so New Zealand at 270,534km is significantly bigger. Nepal is divided into four regions: the Great Himalayas, the Middle Himalayas, the Outer Himalayas and the Tarai, but New Zealand is simply split into two islands, North and South. Eight of the ten highest mountains in the region of Nepal, the highest point being Mt Everest at 8848m. .
Two-thirds of New Zealand's area is between 200 and 1070m in elevation, but Mt Cook.
on South island is New Zealand's highest point at 3745m. A volcanic range in the north.
of North Island has three active volcanoes: Mt Ruapehu, Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt.
Tongariro. The chief mountain range on South Island, where Mt Cook is situated is the.
Southern Alps.
Four main river systems form in the Middle.
Himalayan zone of Nepal and Karnali,.
Narayani, Gandak and Kosi. North island of New.
Zealand has numerous rivers, most rising in the eastern and central mountain ranges. Waikato river(435km) in the North Island, is New Zealand's longest river. Most of the rivers on South Island rise in the Southern Alps.
The Tarai in the south of Nepal is the only flat, fertile lowland area in Nepal. The Canterbury plains in the south of South Island in New Zealand are the only extensive lowland area.
Nepal's climate varies according to altitude, where as New Zealand's climate is generally mild and seasonal differences are not great.