Nepal: A Land of Diversity and Natural Beauty
Area: 147,516 square kilometers.
Terrain: Nepal is divided into three geographical regions:
Himalayan Region (north): Includes Mount Everest and other high peaks.
Hilly Region (center): Home to Kathmandu and historical sites.
Terai Region (south): Flat plains with agriculture and national parks.
Location: Nepal is a landlocked country situated between Tibet (China) to the north and India to the east, south, and west.
Capital: Kathmandu.
Population: Approximately 30 million (2025 estimate).
People: Nepal is home to over 120 ethnic groups, each with its own unique traditions, languages, and cultures.
Ethnic Groups: Diverse, including Sherpas, Newars, Tamangs, Gurungs, Tharus, and others.
Language: Nepali is the official language, but the country boasts hundreds of regional languages and dialects. English is widely spoken, particularly in the travel and tourism industry.
Religion: Nepal is a secular state, but the majority of its population practices Hinduism or Buddhism. The country holds deep spiritual significance, with Lumbini recognized as the birthplace of Lord Buddha, attracting pilgrims from across the Buddhist world.
Currency:The official currency is the Nepali Rupee (NPR). As of January 2025, USD 1 is equivalent to approximately NPR 132.
Political System: Nepal is governed as a Federal Democratic Republic, transitioning to this system in 2008.
Tourism: A key sector, famous for trekking (Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit), mountaineering, cultural heritage sites (Lumbini, birthplace of Buddha), and wildlife safaris in Chitwan National Park.
Government: Parliamentary democracy with a president as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of government.
Major Cities: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Biratnagar.
Famous Treks: Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, Manaslu Circuit, Langtang Valley.
Heritage Sites: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Lumbini.
Adventure Activities: Trekking, mountaineering, white-water rafting, paragliding, jungle safaris
