Question

In what major ways are Bhutan and Nepal different from Sri Lanka and Maldives? In what major ways are they all similar?

Answer 1

Bhutan and Nepal on one side, and Sri Lanka and Maldives on the other side, have both some similarities and differences.

Similarities:

• All of them belong in the South Asia region;
• They are all small nations;
• They have multiple ethnic and religious groups;
• All of them are poor countries, with less developed economies;

Differences:

• Bhutan and Nepal are located in the northern part of the region, while Sri Lanka and Maldives are located in the southern part of the region;
• Bhutan and Nepal are mountainous countries with mountainous climate, while Sri Lanka and Maldives are mostly lowland countries with tropical climate;
• Bhutan and Nepal are continental countries, while Sri Lanka and Maldives are island countries;