### References
* **Government of Nepal (National Portal):** Official updates on policies and e-governance. * **Nepal Tourism Board (NTB):** Guidelines for trekkers, national park entries, and heritage sites. * **Central Bureau of Statistics (Nepal):** Source for the 2021 national census, demographics, and economic data. * **Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation:** Data on protected areas, rhino populations, and conservation efforts. * **Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA):** Reports on national grid expansion and hydropower export. * **World Bank / UNESCO:** Historical data on economy, education rates, and World Heritage designations. * **Wikipedia (Nepal):** General historical context, geographic data, and overviews of cultural practices.