Nepal at a glance

Area of Nepal:

Nepal has an area of 147,181 sq km around the world, of which 143,151 sq km are land and 4000 sq km are water.

Capital city

The prestigious Kathmandu city

Population of Nepal

According to a registration study conducted by the UN in 2010, the number of inhabitants in Nepal is 27.8 million.

Geographical Location

Nepal is a landlocked country; therefore, there is no direct access to Nepal through water routes. It lies between two powerful nations: India and China. China lies to the north, while India lies to the east, west, and south of Nepal. Nepal shares an open border with India. Nepal’s geography varies as we move from flat plains in the Terai to lush hills to towering mountains in the mountainous region. Among the ten highest peaks in the world, Nepal owns eight!

Climate

The climate of Nepal can be classified into four different types:

September–November is considered the autumn season.

December–February is considered the winter season.

March–May is considered the spring season.

June–August is considered the summer season.

Language

Nepal is a multicultural and multilingual nation. However, the national language of the country is Nepali. But as you travel to the different regions of Nepal, you will find variety in the language, culture, and lifestyle of the people.

People and religion

There will be a wide variation in Nepal when it comes to people and religion. However, people can be distinctly divided into two types: Indo-Aryans and Mangoloids (Kirat). Going through the history of Nepal, Nepal was the sole Hindu kingdom in the world before 2007 A.D. However, it has turned into a secular state since then. But the population of Hindus is exceptionally higher than that of other religions. Besides Hinduism, the influence of Buddhism is also major. Considered the birthplace of Buddha, the influence of Buddhism is high in the mountainous regions of Nepal. The influence of Christianity and Muslims can also be seen. People of different religions and cultures live in harmony.

World Heritage Sites (Cultural)

Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan, and Lumbini (the birthplace of Lord Buddha)

World Heritage Sites (Natural)

Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park (1148 sq km), Chitwan National Park (932 sq km)

Cash or foreign money trade

The currency of Nepal is Nepali rupees. The Nepali rupee comes in the sections of NRs. 1, NRs. 2, NRs. 5, NRs. 10, NRs. 20, NRs. 50, NRs. 100, NRs. 500, and NRs. 1000. For NRs. 1 and NRs. 2, coins are used more regularly than notes.

You can trade your cash into Nepalese rupees at the counter in the air terminal. You can likewise trade it through banks or other approved remote trade counters in Nepal. For reference on the swapping scale, you can visit the site of Nepal Rastra Bank, the national bank of Nepal.

Money-related unit

1 NR = 100 paisa

GNI per capita

USD 480 (according to the evaluation overview of 2010 led by the World Bank)

Main Exports

Nepal trades floor coverings, dress articles of clothing, garments, cowhide merchandise, jute products, and other handmade items.

Web area

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Phone/Postal code

+977