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Nepal at a Glance:
Nepal is a country of diversity from tropical forest to eight of the highest mountains on earth stretches in 147,181 square kilometers. It is a land of amazing adventure, is the home of the world's highest Mountains. Its unique floral and faunal endowments bring warm hospitality for anyone in search for Shangri-La. In the terms of bio diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitudinal variation it's elevation, the country ranges from 70m at sea level to the highest point on earth. Nepal is situated between China in the north and India in the South.
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Full country name |
Federation Democratic Republic of Nepal |
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Capital |
Kathmandu |
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Area of Nepal |
147,181 sq km |
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Population |
26.46 million |
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People in Nepal |
Newars, Thakalis, Tibetans, Gurungs, Magars, Tamangs, Bhotias, Rais, Limbus, Sherpas, Bahuns, Chhetris, Tharus |
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National Language |
Nepalese |
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Speaking Language |
Many as per ethnic group (English as well for Tourism Industry) |
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Religion |
90% Hindu, 5% Buddhist, 3% Muslim, 2% other |
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Political System |
Constitutional president and Multiparty democracy |
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Head of State |
President |
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Head of Government |
Prime Minister |
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GDP |
US$27.4 billion |
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GDP per capita |
US$1,100 |
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Annual Growth |
6% |
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Inflation |
2.1% |
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Major Industries |
Tourism, carpet, textile, small rice, jute, sugar, oilseed mills, cigarettes, cement & brick production, rice, corn, wheat, sugarcane, root crops, milk, water buffalo meat |
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Major Trading Partners |
India, US, Germany, UK, Singapore, Japan |
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Time Zone |
GMT/UTC +5.75 |
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Dialing Code |
00977 |
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Electricity |
230V, 50Hz |
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Weights & measures |
Metric |
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Main Food |
Dal, Bhat, Tarkari and Achar |
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