Nepal’s government recently adopted a new constitution, after years of efforts to do so. For most countries around the world, a constitution outlines how the governments will function and the laws its citizens must obey. The Nepalese government has been undergoing significant changes. After 240 years of being ruled by kings, its last king stepped down in 2008 and Nepal became a democracy. Its current president is Ram Baran Yadav. Because a new government formed, a new constitution was needed. However, disputes between political parties made the process a long one. It was finally agreed that Nepal will be divided into seven provinces and remain secular, which means the government will neither officially support nor oppose any religion. The constitution also states that the national flower is the rhododendron; the national animal is the cow; and the national color is crimson. Nepal, which is located in southern Asia and bordered by China and India, is famous for its Himalaya mountain range, and in particular, Mount Everest, which is the highest peak in the world. The country receives visitors from all around the world seeking to trek. What’s more, Nepal is recovering from two massive earthquakes that severely damaged the country last spring.
Nepal’s government recently adopted a new constitution, after years of efforts to do so. For most countries around the world, a constitution outlines how the governments will function and the laws its citizens must obey.
Because a new government formed, a new constitution was needed. However, disputes between political parties made the process a long one. It was finally agreed that Nepal will be divided into seven provinces and remain secular, which means the government will neither officially support nor oppose any religion. The constitution also states that the national flower is the rhododendron; the national animal is the cow; and the national color is crimson.