Introduction Nepal's most possessed natural resource is water. A land-locked country it may be, but the country is blessed by snow-capped mountains which feed Nepal land. Rivers are not only for rafters but also for businessmen. More than 80% of Nepal's electricity is generated by rivers. Snow-capped Himalayas are the main sources of Nepali rivers. Nepal has altitude ranging from 60 meter to all the way upto 8848 meters (Mt everest), the highest altitude of the earth. Some of the fastest running rivers in the world are located here. There are three major rivers in Nepal namely Kosi River, Gandaki River and Karnali River which lie across east to west running from north to south. Surroundings of most rivers are in their natural settings. Nepali rivers are paradise to River Rafters who just can't have enough of angry and mad rivers. Need we mention Himalayan Water? It's all here in this beautiful country. No matter how many rivers you have rafted here, there is always a river waiting to be explored. Quick Facts on Rivers and Relevant Nepal is a mine of water. I n Nepali "Nepal Pani Ko Khani Ho", this statement is taken literally. (Translation : Pani - water, Khani - Mine), This is a very popular phrase used and honored by Nepalese everyday. Nepal is a rich country of water. Nepal's Total Area is 147,181 sq km of which land is 143,181 sq km and water is 4,000 sq km - source CIA the World Fact Book. So 3% of Nepal is water which includes rivers, lakes, and ponds Arun River of Nepal shares the name of Arun River of United Kingdom, isn't that interesting ? Karnali is Nepal's largest and longest River. Nepal is a mountainous country, most of its rivers have mountains as the source. Nepal is prone to natural disasters like floods and land and slides. Major Rivers continue to shift their path and go deeper. World's 39th longest River Ganges starts from the Himalayas of Nepal. The river is 2510 K.M Nepal's about 70% of the population is in Rural Areas. Less than 20% of Rural people have access to Electricity. 80% of Nepalese depend on Agriculture. Rivers are a good source to Agriculture business. More than 220 billions cubic meters of water run through Nepal every year.
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