Information About Nepal

Information About Nepal, Nepal is a beautiful mountainous country in the world. It is a small landlocked country between two giants, China and India. Despite its size, Nepal is rich in natural beauty, culture, tradition, and history. With its diverse land topography, flora, and fauna, as well as over 125 ethnic groups and spoken languages, Nepal is one of the world’s top travel destinations, offering a range of experiences that include adventure activities, exploring the natural world, and discovering its rich culture, traditions, and history. The history and culture of Nepal date back to more than 2,000 years, which can be seen by exploring the Kathmandu Valley.

It is the only country with a non-quadrilateral flag that acts as both the state flag and the civil flag of a sovereign nation. Home to some of the highest peaks, including the highest of all, Mt Everest (8849 M), Lord Buddha’s birthplace, and some rare and endangered species like the Snow Leopard, One-Horned Rhinoceros, and Royal Bengal Tiger, visiting Nepal offers a great experience.

Geography of Nepal

Area: 1, 47,516 sq. km

Lowest Point:  Mukhiyapatti Musharniya (59 M), Dhanusa district

Highest Point: Mt Everest (8848.86 M)

Border: Tibet (China) to the North East, and the rest with India

Geographical Regions: Himalaya Region. Hilly Region and Terai Region

Administrative Divisions

Capital: Kathmandu

Development Regions: 5

Province: 7

Districts: 77

Municipalities: 293 urban municipalities and 460 rural municipalities

Demography

Population- 29,164,578

Ethnic groups- 125 (More than that)

Spoken Languages- 123 (More than that)

Religion- Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Islam, Kirat, Bon, Shamanism, Jain, Sikh, etc.

Currency- Nepalese Rupee (NPR)

Protected Areas: (Conservation and National Parks)

Conservation Areas Are:

1, Annapurna Conservation Area – 7,629 km2 (2,946 sq. mi)

2, Manaslu Conservation Area – 1,663 km2 (642 so miles)

3, Kanchenjunga Conservation Area – 2,035 km2 (786 sq. mi)

4, Gaurishankar Conservation Area – 2,179 km2 (841 sq. mi)

5, Api Nampa Conservation Area – 1,903 km2 (735 sq. mi)

National Park Area:

1, Chitwan National Park – 952.63 km2 (367.81 sq. mi), listed on the World Heritage sites.

2,  Sagarmatha National Park – 1,148 km2 (443 sq. mi), Listed on the World Heritage sites.

3, Langtang National Park – 1,710 km2 (660 sq. mi)

4, Bardiya National Park – 968 km2 (374 sq. mi)

5, Makalu Barun National Park – 1,500 km2 (580 sq. mi)

6, Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park – 159 km2 (61 sq. mi)

7, Rara National Park – 106 km2 (41 sq. mi)

8, Khaptad National Park – 225 km2 (87 sq. mi)

9, Shey Phoksundo National Park – 3,555 km2 (1,373 sq. mi)

10, Banke National Park – 550 km2 (210 sq. mi)

11, Shuklaphanta National Park – 305 km2 (118 sq. mi)

12, Parsa National Park – 637 km2 (246 sq. mi)

Hunting Reserve

1, Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve – 1,325 km2 (512 sq. mi)

Wildlife Reserve

1, Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve – 175 km2 (68 sq. mi)

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

•  Kathmandu Valley

Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Swyombhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, Changunarayan Temple, and Pashupatinath Temple

• Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha
• Chitwan National Park
• Sagarmatha National Park

Mountains More than 8000 meters:

Information about Nepal, the mountains are more than 8000 meters in Nepal, with their heights and location in the region in Nepal

SN	Name of Mountains	Heights of Mountains	Regions
1	Mt Sagarmatha/ Everest	8,849 M	Everest/Mahalungur
2	Mt Kanchenjunga	8,586 M	Kanchenjunga
3	Mt Lhotse	8,516 M	Everest
4	Mt Yalung Kang/ Kanchenjunga West	8,505 M	Kanchenjunga
5	Mt Kanchenjunga South	8, 494 M	Kanchenjunga
6	Mt Kanchenjunga Central	8, 482 M	Kanchenjunga
7	Mt Makalu	8, 463 M	Makalu Region
8	Mt Lhotse Middle	8,414 M	Sagarmatha
9	Mt Lhotse Shar	8,383 M	Sagarmatha
10	Mt Cho Oyu	8,201 M	Sagarmatha
11	Mt Dhaulagiri	8,167 M	Dhaulagiri Region
12	Mt Manaslu	8,163 M	Manaslu Region
13	Mt Annapurna	8,091 M	Annapurna Region