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Geographical Information Of Nepal:

Nepal is a great Himalayan country, it located between India and Tibet/China. Among many things, this country's natural beauty, people's tradition and culture are widely noted by Thousands of travelers who visit this land every year. Nepal also has Ten World Heritage Sites which are regarded as the Himalayan Spirit which Lives and Breathes! And some of the highest mountains in the world including Mount Everest, Birth Place of the lord Buddha called Lumbini in the south west part of the country, Pashupatinath-Shiva Temple-one of worlds holy site situated inside Kathmandu, the birth Place of God Sita, in Janakpur located in south-east part of the country, world’s second largest source of snow glacier rivers towards form the northern Himalayan ranges, much more travelers ingredients of the attraction to this land, and not to forget the friendliness and warmth of Nepali people. Nepal is one of the richest country in the world, in the terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitude variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 65m above sea level to the highest point on earth,Mt.Everest at 8848 m, all within a distance of 150 km resulting into climatic conditions from Sub-tropical to Arctic.

Continent:- Asia coordinates = 33°00'N 80°00' E 

Area:- Ranked 93rd 147,181 km2 (56,827 sq mi) 92.94% land 7.06 % water

Borders:- Total land borders: 2,926 km (1,818 mi) China (PRC): 1,236 km (768 mi. India: 1,690 km (1,050 mi)

Highest point: Mount Everest 8,848 m (29,029 ft)

Longest River: Karnali

Largest lake: Rara Lake

Location:- Situated between Tibetan Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China in the north and India in the South.

Area:- 147,181 Sq. Km.

Longitude:- 80° 4’ and 88°12’ East.

Capital:- Kathmandu 

Population:- 24 million. 

People and Languages:- Nepal has more than 101 ethnic groups and 92 spoken languages.

Political System:- Multiparty Democratic Republican 

Religion:- Main religion in Nepal is Hinduism. second is Buddhism, Islam and Christian religions are followed by some people. All religions even in minority have co-existed amicably in Nepal for ages.

Vegetations:- Most outstanding bio-diversity in the world, ranging from sub-tropical low lands Rain-forests to Alpine deserts in the higher mountain areas. 

Weather:- Climate ranges from Tropical in the lowlands to arctic higher altitudes.

Monsoon:- June to August. However, most of the northern belts of Trans-Himalayan Zones are in the rain-shadow which provides rain free trekking.

Topography:- From the worlds deepest gorge ‘Kaligandaki to Mt. Everest, the highest point on earth.

Main Attractions of Nepal : 

  • The highest Mountain Peak in the world (Mt. Everest-8848m)
  • The deepest river gorge in the world (Kali Gandaki River valley between Mustang and Myagdi district in Annapurna trekking trail)
  • The birthplace of Lord Buddha (Lumbini)
  • The Living Goddess (Kumari) who is worshipped and taken in a chariot procession annually
  • The non-rectangular flag
  • The best place in the world to study Tibetan Buddhism
  • The largest selection of books on the Himalayas and mountain climbing
  • Kathmandu the capital city with as many Goddess idols As men and As many temples as houses, called the goddess capital of the universe.  
  • A hotel in Everest National park at an altitude of 3870m, claimed to be the highest hotel in the world (Hotel Everest View)