Nepal at a glimpse Location: Situated between India and Tibet, an autonomous region of the People’s Republic of China
Area: 147,181 sq. km.
Latitude: 26"22' and 30"27' North
Longititude: 80"4' and 88"12' East
Capital: Kathmandu
People: 100 ethnic groups and over 125 spoken languages
Population: 23.4 million
Population growth rate: 2.25% per annum
Political system: Multiparty Democracy
Topography: From the world’s deepest gorge, Kali Gandaki, to highest point on earth, Mt. Everest
Vegetation: Nepal possesses wide range of vegetation due to its unique topographical variation
Weather: Climate ranges from tropical in the low lands to Artic in higher altitudes
Seasons: - Winter (December-February)
- Summer (March-May)
- Monsoon (June-August)
- Autumn (September-November)
Monsoon: Mostly rains day and night, making the following days crisp and fresh. Most of the northern belt of the Trans-Himalayan zone is rain-shadowed and ideal for Trekking
World Heritage Sites (Cultural)
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Pashupatinath
- Swayambhunath
- Bouddhanath
- Changunarayan
- Patan Durbar Square
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Lumbini (Birthplace of Lord Buddha)
World Heritage Sites (Natural)
- Sagarmatha National Park (1,148 sq.kms.)
- Chitwan National Park (932 sq.km.)
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