About Nepal
Nepal is situated between India and China. Because of the internal political conflict about the equal deviation of power and wellness the economic situation of Nepal has strongly worsened. The disastrous result are seen everywhere. Lots of people have fled the rural areas and have sought safety and work in the cities and the capital Kathmandu. The Royal Nepalese Army has taken a strong stand against the rebels, and because of the instability only few tourist are visiting Nepal. Restaurants and hotels remain empty and may products remain on the shelves. The country is divided and many victims are among the civilians population. We of course hope the dialog between the parties is still getting a change. Only with diplomatic means this conflict can be solved. Most important is that Nepal can build its own future, exploiting its natural resources and tourism.
The trade with an extraordinary Third World Country
Nepal has a special attraction to many people. It is a landlocked country between India and China (Tibet) and therefore limited in its possibilities for trading goods. The traditional trading routes to Tibet have lost most of its importance. All trade routes follow the small goat and foot trails through the Himalaya. Caravans with sheep, goats and in the higher regions the Yak are still found on the trading routes to the Northern part of Nepal close to Tibet. In the early days salt was traded to China and Tibet. Wool, sheep, goats and meat were returned. Nepal is called the rooftop of the world. The roof is in bad condition and leaking. Neighbouring India in the south is Nepal’s logical trading partner. De plains of the Ganges end bordering Nepal. De great rivers of the Himalaya flow into India. They are fed with rainwater in the Monsoons and the melting water of snow and glaciers. The trading routes with India are easy through the open border. Main imports are food, oil products, and daily household articles. What has Nepal to offer? Lots of beautiful materials are available. The Nepalese people are merchants and their nation is famous for the rich culture they have specialized to exploit their limited natural resources. Beautiful gold and silverware, working brass and weaving techniques are produced.
