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Nepal Facts


Country Nepal

Capital City Kathmandu

National Flag Nepal Flag

Government type: Parliamentary Democracy

* Total Area of The Kingdom 147,181 sq km

* Border countries China and India

Topography Geographically, the country is divided in three regions; Mountain, Hill and Terai region.

Currency (code) Nepalese Rupee (NPR)

Major language Nepali

Major Religions Hinduism, Buddhism

Climate Varies from cool summers and severe winters in north to subtropical summers and mild winters in south

* Population Total: 26,427,399
Male: 13,240,233
Female: 13,187,166 (2007)

HDI Rank 2010 138th

* Life expectancy 63.3 years (men), 64.1 years (women) (2007)

* Literacy Rate Definition: 15 years and above
Total population: 54.1%
Male: 65.5%
Female: 42.8% (2007)

* GDP - per capita US$ 377 (167th)

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Government of Nepal