Nepal is a landlocked nation in South Asia that is officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. Nepal is the 94th-largest country in the world with an area of 147,181 sq. km, yet it is incredibly rich in biodiversity and unique in its geographic position and altitudinal variety. It is nestled between two major countries, India and China. The highest point on Earth, Mount Everest (8,848.86m), and a host of majestic mountains can be found in the northern part of the country, which stretches from east to west of the country.
Nepal is separated into three main biological regions based on its topography, the Mountains, Hills, and Terai (or plains). At 8,848 meters above sea level, it is the highest point in the nation, whereas Kechana Kalan, near Jhapa, in the Terai plains, is the lowest (60 m). The elevation ranges from 700 meters above sea level in the southern plains of the Terai region to the highest point on Earth, Mt. Everest.
The majestic Himalayas span the northern and western regions of Nepal, a country renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty. This nation is home to Mount Everest and eight of the world's fourteen highest mountains. Compared to its neighbors, Nepal is a small country, yet it boasts a remarkably diverse environment and a distinctive culture.
Facts about Nepal
Official Name | Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal | |
Total Area | 147,181 sq km (56,827 sq miles) | |
Lowest Point | 59m (above sea level) | |
Highest point | 8848.86m (above sea level) | |
Neighboring Countries | China (To its North) and India (To its east, west, and south) | |
Capital City | Kathmandu | |
No. of Province | Seven (7) | |
Population | 2,91,92,480 | |
Density | 208.5 / km2 (540.0 / mi2) | |
GDP | 657 USD | |
Caste/Ethnic Groups | 125 | |
Language | Over 123 ethnic languages. The official language used at the government level and administration is Nepali. | |
Literacy Rate | 65.9% | |
Currency | Nepalese rupee (NPR) | |
Time zone | Nepal Standard Time (UTC+05:45) | |
Drives on the | Left side | |
Calling code | +977 | |
ISO 3166 code | NP | |
Internet TLD | .np | |
National flower | Rhododendron | |
National bird | Himalayan Monal (Danphe) | |
National Animal | Cow | |
Religion | 81.3% Hinduism, 9% Buddhism, 4.4% Islam, 3% Kirant, 1.4% Christianity, 0.4% Animism, 0.5% Irreligion | |
Climate | Spring (From March to May), Summer (June to Aug: Monsoon time also), Autumn (Sep to Nov), Winter (Dec to Feb) | |