Nepal
General Info
Nestled between China to the north and India to the south, Nepal is a land of scenic splendor, diverse culture, rich heritage and home to some of the best hiking trails on earth. Draped along the spine of the Himalaya, Nepal boasts eight of the world's 14 tallest mountains. From the low-lying plains of the Terai, the landscape soars to the peaks of the Himalaya, including the cloud-hugging Mt Everest.
The magic of Nepal lingers in your dreams long after you leave it. It is not unusual that many travelers are drawn back to Nepal, armed the second time round with a greater appreciation of its natural and cultural complexity and a deep desire for to conquer another of its majestic Himalayas.
Here in Nepal, enchantment is everywhere for anyone in the search of Shangri-la.
Location
It borders with the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China in the North and India in the East, South and West respectively.
Area
147, 181 sq. km
Altitude
Varies from 70m to 8848m
Capital
Kathmandu Population: More than 25 millions people
Language
Nepali is the national language of Nepal. English is commonly spoken in Kathmandu and to a large extent all along the trekking and touristy sights. Newari is mainly spoken in Kathmandu, Indian languages 20% (mainly in the Terai), and almost 70 other languages and ethnic dialects.
People
Nepalese people consist mainly of two distinct groups the Indo-Aryans and Mongoloid.
Political
Multiparty Democracy with Constitutional Monarchy
Religion and Culture
Hinduism and Buddhism constitute two major religions of Nepal. A remarkable feature of Nepal is the religious homogeneity that exists, particularly between the Hindus and Buddhists, Muslim form the third largest religious group. |
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