Nepal Key Fact
Official Name: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Area: 147,181 sq. km
Geography: Situated between China and India (North in China and South, East and West in the India)
Location: South Asia (Latitude: 2612' to 3027' North Longitude: 804' to 8812' East)
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 26,620,809 (Nepal Census 2011)
People: More than 103 ethnic groups and more than 93 spoken languages.
Language: Official Language - Nepali
Currency: Nepalese Rupee
National Bird: Impean Pheasant (Danfe)
National Flower: Rhododendron (Lali Gurans)
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 26,620,809 (Nepal Census 2011)
People: More than 103 ethnic groups and more than 93 spoken languages.
Language: Official Language - Nepali
Currency: Nepalese Rupee
National Bird: Impean Pheasant (Danfe)
National Flower: Rhododendron (Lali Gurans)
National Animal: Cow
Economy: GDP: 35.81 billion (2010 est); GDP Real Growth Rate: 4.6% (2010est)
Weather: Nepal has four major seasons, namely:-
· Winter: December – February
· Spring: March – May
· Summer: June – August
· Autumn: September – November
Per Capita GDP: US 472$
Per Capita GNP: US 786$
Time GMT + 5.45
Climate: Sub-tropical in low lands to cold in higher altitudes 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 cold. This wild variation fosters an incredible variety of ecosystems, the greatest mountain range on earth, thick tropical jungles packed with a wealth of wildlife, thundering rivers, forested hills and ice-covered valleys.
Within this impressive geography is also one of the richest cultural landscapes anywhere. The country is a collection of ethnic groups and sub-groups who speak over 93 languages. Nepal offers an astonishing diversity of sightseeing attractions and adventure opportunities found nowhere else on earth. And you can join in the numerous annual festivals that are celebrated throughout the year in traditional style highlighting enduring customs and beliefs.
Nepal has been depict by this precious places, cultural and religious things:-
Ø Roof of the World
Ø Birth place of the Gautam Buddha
Ø Country of Living Goddess
Ø Land of Mysticism.
Ø Pagodas and Parasols
Ø Himalayan Pilgrimage
Ø Melting pot of Hinduism and Buddhism
Ø A tiny Kingdom of 103 ethnic groups and more than 93 spoken languages
Ø Birth place of Sita
Ø Land of non-stop festivals is explicit and self-explanatory. They tell the world about our incomparable & prosperous world cultural heritage.
