Nepalis a landlocked country occupying 1% of the total land on Earth. Nepal is famously known as the land of Mount Everest, which is the highest peak on Earth. Located in South Asia, the country is bordered by India and China. The capital of the country is Kathmandu, which has the highest density of population.
Nepal has a diverse geography and is divided into three physiographic belts, namely Himal (Himalayan region), Pahad (Hilly Region), and Terai (Lowland region). The climate in Nepal varies broadly according to the altitude.
Nepal is ready to amaze you with the scenic views of the dazzling mountain peaks and the friendliness of diversified ethnic groups of people. The heart-warming cultures, traditions, and festivals will make you want to see more of what the country has to offer.

Key Facts

Location: South Asia
Geography: varies from 70 meters to 8848 meters
Capital: Kathmandu
Area: 147,181 sq. kilometers
Population: 29,709,449 (2019 estimate)
Political System: parliamentary republic with multi-party system
Major Religion: Hinduism (81.3%), Buddhism (9%)
Time zone: UTC +05:45 (Nepal Standard Time) and 15 minutes ahead of Indian Standard Time
Official Language: Nepali
Working hours: 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Electricity: 44% of the total population living in urban areas have access to electricity