The tiny Himalayan Kingdom, is a land
locked country lies in Asia between China (Tibet) &
India. The country is an exciting jumble of fascinating
land of ancient history, vibrant culture and tolerant
people. Nepal is one of the richest county in the world
in term of bio-diversity due to her unique geographical
position and altitude variation. Discover more about Geography,
Climate & Nature, History, Peoples, Language, Lifestyle,
Cultures, Arts & Architectures, Economy & Development,
Religion and even Political System in Nepal.
Nepal – occupying only 0.1%
of the earth – is home to:
- 2% of all the flowering plants
in the world
- 8% of the world's population of birds (more than 848
species)
- 4% of mammals on earth
- 11 of the world's 15 families of butterflies (more than
500 species)
- 600 indigenous plant families
- 319 species of exotic orchids
Area:
147,181 sq. kilometers
Geography:
Situated
between China in the north and
India in the south.
Capital:
Kathmandu
Population:
27,133,000 (July 2005 estimate)
Language:
Nepali
is the national language. However, travel-trade
people understand and speak English as well.
Currency:
Nepali
Rupee (approximately US$ 1 equals Rs. 71.24
)
Political System:
Multi-party
democracy with constitutional monarchy
Religion:
Nepal
enjoys the distinction of being the only
Hindu
Kingdom in the world. However,
there is a harmonious blending of Hinduism
and Buddhism.
Climate:
Nepal
has four major seasons, namely,
(1) Winter: December-February
(2) Spring: March-May
(3) Summer: June-August
(4) Autumn: September-November
People:
Nepal has more than 61 ethnic groups and
70 spoken languages.
What to Wear: Lightweight clothing is recommended
for
May through October. Warm
garments are required in October through
March.
An umbrella or raincoat is a must for the
rainy season.
