Global
Studies:
With its experience in International business, C-MODE has
now started working in the field of Global Education. C-MODE
works with various educational institutions in US to provide
global education and experience to US students. It organizes
Global Education program relating to Nepal and its culture
to the American and international students.
Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms
of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position
and altitude variation. The elevation of the country ranges
from 60 meters above sea level to the highest point on earth,
Mt. Everest at 8,848 meters, all within a distance of 150
kilometers resulting in climatic conditions from Sub-tropical
to Arctic.
Nepal – occupying only 0.1% of the earth – is
home to:
- 2% of all the flowering plants in the world
- 8% of the world's population of birds (more than 848 species)
- 4% of mammals on earth
- 11 of the world's 15 families of butterflies (more than
500 species)
- 600 indigenous plant families
- 319 species of exotic orchids
Area: 147,181 sq. kilometers
Geography: Situated between China in the north and India
in the south
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 22 million
Language: Nepali is the national language. However, travel-trade
people understand and speak English as well.
Currency: Nepali Rupee (approximately US$ 1 equals Rs. 74.65
)
Political System: Multi-party democracy with constitutional
monarchy
Religion: Nepal enjoys the distinction of being the only
Hindu Kingdom in the world. However, there is a harmonious
blending of Hinduism and Buddhism.
Climate: Nepal has four major seasons, namely,
(1) Winter: December-February
(2) Spring: March-May
(3) Summer: June-August
(4) Autumn: September-November
Nepal can be visited the whole year round.
People: Nepal has more than 61 ethnic groups and 70 spoken
languages.
(Source: Nepal Tourism Board)
Global Studies Program in Nepal will provide a diversified
setting for interdisciplinary learning. Classroom instruction
and cultural appreciation will be integrated with visits
to Nepali universities, and field trips to a variety of
historical and cultural sites. Most of the program will
take place in and near Katmandu, the capital of Nepal.
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