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Nepal -Fast Facts
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Location: |
Between India and Tibet |
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Area: |
147,181 sq km |
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Population: |
26 million |
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Capital city: |
Kathmandu (2 million) |
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People: |
Brahmins, Chhetris, Newars, Tibetans, Gurungs, Tamangs,
Rais, Limbus, Sherpas etc |
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Government: |
Federal Democratic Republic |
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Languages: |
Nepali (mother tongue)
English (widely spoken and understood in cities)
Maithili, Bhojpuri, Tharu, Tamang, Newar, Magar,
Awadhi, Rai, Limbu, Bajjika |
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Religion: |
80% Hindu
15% Buddhist
rest others |
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Climatic Zones: |
Tropical and subtropical (below 1200m) Temperate (
1200m to 2400m)
Cold ( 2400m to 3600m)
Sub arctic ( 3600m to 4400m)
Arctic ( above 4400m) |
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Seasons: |
Summer / Monsoon (June to August) Autumn (September to
November)
Winter (December to February)
Spring (March to May) |
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Time: |
GMT +5.45 hrs |
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Currency: |
Nepalese Rupees |
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Calling Code: |
977 |
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Electricity: |
220V, 50 Hz |
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Main Highlights: |
Eight of the ten highest mountains in the world,
including the highest Mt. Everest The deepest gorge in
the world
Lumbini - birthplace of Gautam Buddha
Pashupati - world famous Hindu Temple
National Flag - the only non-quadrilateral in shape
Water Resources - the second richest after Brazil |
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