Economic Geography of Nepal/Sharan Hari Shrestha. Reprint. First Published in 1998. Kathmandu, Educational Publishing House, 2004, vi, 250 p., 36 maps. 

    Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Geological structure. 3. Relief features. 4. Drainage system. 5. Climate. 6. Natural vegetation, wild life.... 7. Natural resources: introduction. 8. Forest resources. 9. Soil resources. 10. Power resources. 11. Mineral resources. 12. Irrigation. 13. Agriculture. 14. Animal husbandry. 15. Cottage and small scale industries. 16. Organised industries. 17. Tourism industry. 18. Foreign trade. 19. Transportation. 20. Population. 21. Human settlement and migration. Bibliography. 

    "Economic Geography of Nepal will fulfil the long-felt need in this field. In this book, the major stress has been given on economic aspects as influenced by its geographical factors. According to Prof. Shrestha, some understanding of Nepal's physical environment is very essential for comprehending its present economic situation. Therefore, the present book provides first a concise view of its physical background and then deals successively with its natural resources, economic activities and their related problems and prospects." 

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