About Nepal
Nepal is one of the richest countries in
the world in terms of bio-diversity due
to its unique geographical position and
altitude variation. The elevation of the
country ranges from 60 meters above sea
level to the highest point on earth, Mt.
Everest at 8,848 meters, all within a
distance of 150 kilometers resulting in
climatic conditions from sub-tropical to
arctic.
This wild variation fosters an
incredible variety of ecosystems, the
greatest mountain range on earth, thick
tropical jungles teeming with a wealth
of wildlife, thundering rivers, forested
hills and frozen valleys.
NEPAL at a glance
Country |
: |
Nepal |
Capital City |
: |
Kathmandu |
Total Area of The Country |
: |
147,181 sq km |
Border countries |
: |
China and India |
Topography |
: |
Geographically, the country is
divided in three regions;
Mountain, Hill and Terai region. |
Currency (code) |
: |
Nepalese rupee (NPR) |
Major language |
: |
Nepali |
Major Religions |
: |
Hinduism and Buddhism |
Climate |
: |
Varies from cool summers and
severe winters in north to
subtropical summers and mild
winters in south. |
Population |
: |
Total: 26,427,399 (2007) |
Life expectancy |
: |
63.3 yrs (men), 64.1 yrs (women)
(2007) |
Literacy Rate |
: |
Definition: 15 years and above
Total population: 54.1% M: 65.5%
F: 42.8% (2007) |
Government |
: |
Nepal was declared a Federal
Democratic Republic state on May
28, 2008, during the first
meeting of the Constituent
Assembly. It was previously a
multiparty democracy since 1990. |
GPD Per Capita |
: |
US$ 377 (167th) |
HDI 2007 |
: |
0.534 (142nd) |
Country Tel. Code |
: |
977 |
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