Nepal is the land where Lord Buddha was born over 2,500 years ago. Roughly rectangular in shape, the Kingdom of Nepal is situated between China in the north and India in the south. The land extends approximately 885 km east to west, and 193 km north to south. Nepal is primarily based in tourism, carpet, and garment. Tourism in Nepal wons uncomparable advantage for worldwide tourist for the whole year round.
| Area: |
147,181sq.kms |
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Geography:
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Situated
between China in the north and India in the
south
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| Capital:
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Kathmandu |
| Population:
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22
Million |
| Language:
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Nepali
is the national language. However travel-trade
people understand and speak English as well.
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| Currency:
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Nepalese
Rupee (Approximately US$ 1 equals Rs. 74.10
as January 2001).
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| Political
System: |
Multi-Party
Democracy with constitutional monarchy.
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| Religion:
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Nepal
enjoys the distinction of being the only Hindu
Kingdom in the world. However, there is a harmonious
blending of Hinduism and Buddhism.
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| Climate:
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Nepal
has four major seasons, namely, (1) winter:
December - February (2) spring: March-May (3)
summer: June- August (4) autumn: September-
November: Nepal can be visited the whole year
round.
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| People:
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Nepal
has more than 40 ethnic group and 70 spoken
languages.
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| What
to wear: |
Lightweight
clothing is recommended for May through October
-March. An Umbrella or a raincoat is a must
for the rainy season.
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| Altitude
Sickness |
Medical
Advice |