The gurkhas passage answer
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The Gurkhas are well-known soldiers in the British army. Their bravery and tenacity are more than legendary. The very mention of their presence can strike fear into the enemy's heart. Where do these Gurkhas come from and what is it that makes them so strong?
The Gurkhas come from Nepal, a Himalayan country where the highest mountains in the world can be found. It is a rugged and inhospitable country with poor living conditions. These factors have make the youths of Nepal strong and sturdy prompting the British to recruit them into their army. An average Gurkha soldier is small, wiry and broad chested with an average height of 5'4". Before his recruitment, he would usually be tending the fields and cattle in his village. He is usually illiterate and not exposed to the modern way of life.
To an average Nepalese, service in the Gurkha Regiment means a new way of life, a higher standard of living and a chance to travel abroad and most importantly a prestigious career for a lifetime. For these reasons, many young Nepalese youths aspire to be a Gurkha. From the thousands that apply each year, only about two hundred will make it as one. The selection process is a very stringent one.