Area: 2799 square miles. Population: .......... This easternmost zone bounded by Tibet region of China on he north, Sikkim and Darjeeling on the east, west Bengal of India on he south and Kosi zone on the west is situated partly in the mountain regions and partly in the Terai. This comparatively small zone has four districts in it namely Taplejung, Panchathar, Ilam and Jhapa. Kumbhakarna Himal having famous peaks like Mt. Kanchanjungha and Mt. Makalu in it, lies in this zone. Besides rice, sugar cane, jute etc., potato, fruit and tea are grown here. Though industry is not in developed stage, the zone has great industrial potential. Due to transport facilities and road connections with other zones and Indian regions, this zone has been exporting its products such as rice, timber, herbs, tea etc.
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