Country Guide • Nepal
Nepal is located in Southern Asia between India and China.
| Official Name | Kingdom of Nepal |
|---|---|
| Area | 140,800km² (54,363mile²) |
| Population | 26,469,500 |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population per mile² | 487 |
| Capital City | Kathmandu |
| Religions | Hindu 86.2%, Buddhist 7.8%, Islam 3.8%, other 2.2% |
| Language | Nepali, English |
| Government | Parliamentary democracy |
| Currency | Nepalese Rupee |
| GDP | $37.32 billion |
| GDP per Head | $1,400 |
| Natural Resources | Quartz, water, timber, hydropower, scenic beauty, small deposits of lignite, copper, cobalt, iron ore |
| Land Use | Arable Land 20.27% |
| Agriculture | Rice, corn, wheat, sugarcane, root crops; milk, water buffalo meat |
| Industry | Tourism, carpet, textile; small rice, jute, sugar, and oilseed mills; cigarette; cement and brick production |
| Tourism | The climatical factors are very important before deciding when to visit Nepal. October-November, the start of the dry season, is i the best time of year to visit. Nepal is great for trekking |
| Natural Hazards | Severe thunderstorms, flooding, landslides, drought, and famine depending on the timing, intensity, and duration of the summer monsoons |
| Health Risks | Altitude Sickness, Hepatitis, Malaria (This occurs in low-lying areas only), Meningococcal Meningitis (This occurs in the Kathmandu Valley region), Typhoid |
| Climate | Nauru varies from cool summers and severe winters in north to subtropical summers and mild winters in south |
| Time | GMT/UTC+5.75 hours |
| National Days | January 31 Independence Day, May 17 Constitution Day |
| Visas | British passport holders and all other foreign nationals now require a visa for Nepal |
| British Embassy | Embassy Details |
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