The international border between Nepal and the Autonomous Region of Tibet has a long and storied history and features perhaps the most iconic peak globally with Mount Everest. The border has long been disputed and has shifted dramatically due to disputes between the two nations for centuries. The years following the conclusion of World War II and the beginning of the Cold War put particular focus on the border, and the current geopolitical boundary was established in 1960 with the Sino-Nepalese treaty of Peace and Friendship. The border itself is nearly nine hundred miles long and traverses the Himalayan Mountain Range.Historically this region has been an important trade route for India, Nepal, and China allowing for the flow of goods, agricultural products, and ideas for centuries. There have been numerous disputes over the border, and in 2012 an agreement was reached to open six international ports of entry to allow expanded commercial opportunities. The Central Intelligence Agency began producing maps in 1941 and maintains a comprehensive database of productions that chronicle the most accurate geopolitical data as boundaries, governments, and international borders evolve and change. CIA maps bear a signature style characterized by minimal inclusion of unnecessary information or imagery, and this example takes that characteristic to the extreme. The immediately recognizable aesthetic makes this a remarkable piece of CIA cartographical history. The Western portion of the border remains disputed between Nepal and India, and the Nepalese Parliament objected to the establishment of a trading post in Lipulekh in 2015.Our museum quality giclee print comes printed with archival ink on premium heavyweight matte paper. This eye-catching vintage map reproduction print makes the perfect gift for anyone that loves history and imagery.
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