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Turbulent government reforms, limited resources, and a long conflict
with Maoist rebels have prevented economic and social development
in Nepal. Poor families like the Dalits
(above)
rely on an agricultural
way of life, and their two cows are their most valuable possessions.
among the 177 countries ranked. With the exception of Haiti,
it is the lowest ranked of any country in the world outside of
Africa. The HDI takes a number of factors into consideration
when determining its rankings, including education, literacy,
life expectancy, and standard of living. It is the primary
source of information used by many individuals and agen-
cies that classify countries as being developed, developing, or
less developed.
PRIMARY INDUSTRIES
Primary industries are those that involve the extraction
and use of natural resources. They include such activities
as agriculture, mining, logging, and fishing. Today, most
