Official Name :
Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Unification :
Kingdom declared : Dec. 21, 1768 S
State declared : January 15, 2007
Republic declared : May 28, 2008
Capital :
Kathmandu
Language :
Official : Nepali
Regional : Bhojpuri, Maithili, Newari, Gurung, Tamang, Awadhi, Sherpa, Kirati, Magar and Other indigenous languages.
Population :
28,875,140 (2007 census) 29,519,114 (2008 estimate)
Population Density :
184 per sq. km.
Area :
147,181 sq. km. (56,827 sq. mile)
Geographical Location:
Located in South Asia between People’s Republic of China in the North and Democratic Republic of India in the South, East and West.
Latitude :
26 22’N to 30 27’N
Altitude :
The altitude varies from 70 meters to 8848 meters above the sea level.
Climate :
1. Winter : December- February
2. Spring : March- May
3. Summer : June – August
4. Autumn : September – November
Temperature :
Winter (15 c – 20 c)
Summer (Up to 40 c)
Gini :
47.2
HDI :
0.534
GDP (PPP) :
Total : $ 31.582 billion
Per Capita :
$ 1, 142
GDP (Nominal) :
Total : $12.698 billion
Per capita :
$459
Time Zone Currency :
Nepalese rupees, US$, UK pound, Indian rupees and few other currencies exchange in the exchange centres.
Working Day :
Sunday to Friday (Half day on Friday)
Office Hour :
10 am to 5 pm
Drivers on the :
Left
Internet TLD :
.np
Calling Code :
+977
Hotel :
Available world class 5 star hotels to non star hotles.
Mobile :
Local sim card easily available
Police Security :
High alert in all mojor cities
Traffic Control :
Well managed in major cities |
Geography
Nepal is a land locked country. The Northen range (Himilayas) is covered with snow over the year. The middle range (Hill) is captured by gorgeous mountains, high peaks, hills, valleys and lakes. Southern range (Terai) is the gigantic plain and consists of dense forest, national parks, wildlife reserves and conservation areas. In the geographic diversity and varied climate conditions more than 60 ethnic groups are accommodates 7%, 44% and 49% of the population respectively. Based on area of districts these regions constitute 35%, 42% and 23% of the total land area. There are 5 development regions and 75 administrative districts. Nepal presents and example of being united in diversity and has maintained its pride as being an independent sovereign state.
Culture
Nepalese practice several cultural activities of various religions which include Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, etc. Nepal is a secular state but most of the people of Nepal are Hindu and they celebrate several festival where Dashain, Tihar, Holi, Lhosar, Id, Christmas day etc are some of the nationally celebrated festivals.
Pride
Nepal has global pride of being the home of Gautam Buddha, founder of Buddhism, brave Gurkhas and Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world. Nepal is also an attractive advature destination for the activities like rafting, bungee jumping, paragliding, etc. Nepal has widespread caste and culture but stands unified in cultural diversity. There are two distinct groups namely Indo-Aryans and Mongolians.
Diplomatic Relation
Nepal is a member of the United Nations and has established diplomatic relation with 113 countries of the world. Nepal is also a member of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation) whose secretariat is in Kathmandu.
Occupation
Agriculture, Service, Tourism are the main occupation of people. Nepal earns foreign currency through Remittance, Tourism and Export. Major export items are Pulses, Jute, Hand made carpets, Readymade garments, Handicrafts, Pashimina , Tea etc. |
