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1
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Geography

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bordered by India and Tibet

2
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Economy

A

One of the poorest countries
1/4 below poverty line
69% agriculture

3
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Family

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Joint families - patrilocal
Patriarchal
Age authority

4
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Education

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Free but not compulsory

5
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Religion

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mostly Hindu

also Buddhist, Muslim, and Christian

6
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Etiquette

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“Namaste”
No physical contact between sexes
Insults related to feet
Only use right hand to eat and drink

7
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Food

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Rice
Dhiro
Roti
Feasts

8
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Marriage

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Arranged by elders
Important for family and social bonds
Very high dowry
Groom gifts

9
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Types of marriage

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Polygyny