General Information of Nepal

Nepal at a glance

Location: South Asia, between Tibet (China) and India
Asia: 147,181 sq, km
Terrain: Terai or flatland in the south, central hilly region and alpine in the north
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 25 Million
Currency: Nepalese rupee (NRS)
Language: Nepali is the national language. English is also widely spoken in towns and cities
Religious: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Christianity
People: Nepal has more than 70 ethnic groups and 102 spoken languages
Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn

World Heritage Sites (Cultural)
Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan, Lumbini (birth place of Lord Buddha)

World Heritage Sites (Natural)
Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park (1148 sq km), Chitwan National Park (932 sq km)