How many kilometers is the length of east-west of Nepal?
a) 1010 km
b) 900 km
c) 885 km
d) 870 km
c) 885 km
Explanation:
- Nepal's east-west length is approximately 885 kilometers (straight-line distance).
- This measurement is taken from the easternmost point in Taplejung district to the westernmost point in Darchula district.
- The actual distance along the meandering border is longer due to terrain variations.
- This length spans across approximately 8 degrees of longitude (from 80°04'E to 88°12'E).
What is the north-south width of Nepal?
a) 180 Km
b) 186 Km
c) 193 Km
d) 195 Km
c) 193 Km
Explanation:
- Nepal's north-south width averages 193 kilometers.
- This varies from 145 km at its narrowest point to 241 km at its widest point.
- The measurement spans from the southern plains (Terai) to the northern Himalayas.
- This width covers dramatic elevation changes from 59 meters to 8,848 meters above sea level.