Southern Asia, between China and India.
During the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the principality of Gorkha united many of the other principalities and states of the sub-Himalayan regi ...
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Nepal:
12,316.56 km
Terrain:
Tarai or flat river plain of the Ganges in south; central hill region with rugged Himalayas in north.
Natural Resources:
Quartz, water, timber, hydropower, scenic beauty, small deposits of lignite, copper, cobalt, iron ore.
Industries:
Tourism, carpets, textiles, small rice, jute, sugar, oilseed mills, cigarettes, cement and brick production.
Population: 31,122,387
Most of the population is divided nearly equally between a concentration in the southern-most plains of the Tarai region and the central hilly region; overall density is quite low.
Area: 147,181 km2
slightly larger than New York state
Landlocked; strategic location between China and India; contains eight of world's 10 highest peaks, including Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga -- the world's tallest and third tallest mountains -- on the borders with China and India respectively.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| nep | Nepali |
Nepali (official) 44.9%, Maithali 11.1%, Bhojpuri 6.2%, Tharu 5.9%, Tamang 4.9%, Bajjika 3.9%, Avadhi 3%, Nepalbhasha (Newari) 3%, Magar Dhut 2.8%, Doteli 1.7%, Urdu 1.4%, Yakthung/Limbu 1.2%, Gurung 1.1%, other 8.9% (2021 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| NPR | Nepalese rupee | ₨ |
Capital City: Kathmandu
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 9:25 pm (GMT+05:45)
The flag of Nepal is the world's only non-quadrilateral flag of a sovereign country. It takes the shape of two adjoining right-angled triangles and has a crimson red field with deep blue edges. Within the smaller upper triangle is an emblem of the upper half of a white sun resting on an upward facing white crescent. The lower triangle bears a white sun with twelve rays.
Bordering Countries
Nepal is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Nepal
You're in for a treat! Nepal is a fascinating place to explore, especially from October to December, March to May. Here's what you could encounter:
- Stunning Himalayan landscapes
- Rich cultural and spiritual heritage
- Adventure activities like trekking and mountaineering
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- Health risks such as altitude sickness
- Poor infrastructure in remote areas
- 3.3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Nepalese cuisine features rice, lentils, and vegetables.
- Popular dishes include dal bhat and momos.
- Spices and herbs are widely used.
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Visit the Pashupatinath Temple
- Explore the Chitwan National Park
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