Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia with a population of 27.8 million. It is a multi ethnic nation with Nepali as the official language. Kathmandu is the nation's capital and the largest city.
Continent | Asia |
Location | Situated between India and Tibet, an autonomous region of the people's republic of China. |
Latitude | 26* 22' and 30* 27' North |
Longitude | 80* 4' and 88* 12' East |
Area |
147,181 sq.km Land: 143, 151 sq. km Water: 4,000 sq. km |
Capital | Kathmandu |
Time Zone | 5 hours 45minutes ahead of GMT |
Population | 27.8 million |
Currency | Nepalese Rupees (NRs. ) |
National Language | Nepalese |
Political System | Multiparty Democracy System |
Topography | From the worlds deepest gorge Kali Gandaki to highest point on earth mount Everest |
Weather | Climate ranges from tropical in the low lands to arctic in higher altitudes |
Season |
Nepal has four major seasons :- 1) Winter (December – February) 2) Spring (March - May) 3) Summer (June – August) 4) Autumn ( September – November) |
What to wear | Light weight cloth is recommended for March through October, warm garment are required In November to February. An umbrella or raincoat is must for the rainy season from June to August. |
National flower |
Red Rhododendron (Lali Gurash) |
National Animal | Cow |
National Bird | Danfe (Impeyan Pheasant) |
World Heritage Site (Cultural) |
1. Kathmandu Durbar Square 2. Pashupatinath Temple 3. Boudhanath Stupa 4. Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) 5. Chagu Narayan Temple 6. Patan Durbar Square 7. Bhaktapur Durbar Square 8. Lumbini – the birthplace of Lord Buddha |
World Heritage site (Natural) |
1. Sagarmatha National Park (Everest Region) 2. Chitwan National Park |
Life expectancy
|
Men 68 years |
Main exports |
Carpets, clothing, leather goods, jute goods, grain |
Bhuwan, thank you so much for making this 8 day trek absolutely amazing. You are a great guide, always happy and willing to help us with our questions on your wonderful country! This trek…continue
Mollie Blouin, Canada
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