Interesting Facts about Nepal

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4 curious facts about Nepal.

• When a child loses a tooth the parents say that if a crow or a bird sees or eats their tooth, a new one won't come in. They bury their tooth in the garden and cover it with soil. Or they might cover the tooth with cow dung or muc and throw it on the roof so it will be hidden.
• Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It's peak is 29,028 feet above sea level.
• Nepal has the world's fewest hospitals per capita with three per 10,000 people.
• A birthday tradition in Nepal is a mark on the forehead. A certain mixture of rice yogurt and color is placed on the birthday child's forehead for good luck.