Nepal Struggles After Recent Floods

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Mountains near Nepal and China can be dangerous places. Recent floods killed many people and caused much damage.

Many people live in these mountains for a long time. Visitors come to see high peaks and holy places.

Nepali people, like Sherpas, are skilled at climbing mountains. Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary climbed Everest first in 1953.

More tourists mean new roads and places to stay. These changes help tourism grow in many areas.

People love Nepal for its beauty and kind culture. This love will help Nepal recover from these bad events.

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Why can mountains near Nepal and China be dangerous?

Mountains near Nepal and China can be dangerous places.

Who are skilled at climbing mountains in Nepal?

Nepali people, like Sherpas, are skilled at climbing mountains.

What do more tourists bring to Nepal?

More tourists mean new roads and places to stay.

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