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| Nepal,
the Himalayan Kingdom is the birthplace of Lord Buddha. It lies
between 26022’ and 30022’ north latitude and 8004’
and 88012’ east longitude. It is bounded by Tibet on the
north and India on the east, west and south. The area of Nepal
is 147,181 sq. km. The length of the Kingdom is 885 kilometers
east west and its breath is 193 kilometers north south. The
altitude varies from 70 meters to 8848 meters above the sea
level. The nearest seacoast is the Bay of Bengal, which is 500
kilometers. Nepal has a sub-tropical Monsoon type of climate.
But the climatic condition varies considerably from place to
place. |
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| Nepal
at Glance |
| Full
country name: |
Kingdom of Nepal |
| Area: |
140,800
sq km |
| Population: |
24
million |
| Capital
city: |
Kathmandu
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| People: |
Brahmin,
Newars, Tibetans, Gurungs, Magars, Tamangs, Bhotias, Rais,
Limbus, Sherpas |
| Language: |
Nepali
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| Religion: |
90%
Hindu, 5% Buddhist, 3% Muslim, 2% other |
| Government: |
Parliamentary
democracy |
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in Nepal |
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