About Nepal
The Land of the Himalayas - Where Adventure Meets Spirituality
147,516
km² Area30M+
PopulationKathmandu
CapitalNepali
LanguageNPR
Currency+5:45
UTC TimezoneWelcome to Nepal
Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, nestled between the giants of China and India. Despite its small size, it is a land of extraordinary diversity - from the world's highest peaks to lush subtropical forests.
Nepal is officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. It spans across 147,516 square kilometers and is home to over 30 million people representing more than 125 ethnic groups speaking over 123 languages.
The country is renowned for being the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) and home to 8 of the world's 14 highest mountain peaks, including Mount Everest - the highest point on Earth at 8,848.86 meters.
Key Highlights
Home of Mount Everest
8 of the world's 14 highest peaks above 8,000m are in Nepal, making it a mountaineer's paradise.
Birthplace of Buddha
Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, is one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world.
Cultural Diversity
Over 125 ethnic groups and 123 languages coexist harmoniously in this diverse nation.
Rich Biodiversity
From Bengal tigers to one-horned rhinos, Nepal's national parks protect diverse wildlife.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Nepal boasts 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Patan Durbar Square
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Swayambhunath Stupa
- Boudhanath Stupa
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Changu Narayan Temple
- Lumbini (Birthplace of Buddha)
- Sagarmatha National Park
- Chitwan National Park
- Flag: Only non-rectangular national flag
- Animal: Cow (National animal)
- Bird: Himalayan Monal
- Flower: Rhododendron
- Tree: Pipal Tree
- Color: Crimson Red
| Official Name | Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal |
| Government | Federal Parliamentary Republic |
| Religions | Hinduism (81%), Buddhism (9%) |
| Calling Code | +977 |
| Internet TLD | .np |
| Driving Side | Left |