Nepal Information

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The information on Nepal given below will serve as a guide to the tourists before they actually venture into the beautiful mountain kingdom of Nepal. The site will provide the tourists detailed information on the weather, climatic conditions, history, lifestyle, health, festivals and entertainment sources in Nepal.

Country Description
Known as the Land of Everest, Nepal is a developing country with extensive tourist facilities. Cited below is a table on the important facts of Nepal.

Name of the Country	Kingdom of Nepal
Area	140,800 sq km
Population	23 million (20001 census)
Capital City	Kathmandu
People	Hindus, Newars, Tibetans, Gurungs, Magars, Tamangs, Rais, Limbus, Sherpas
National Language	Nepali (Khaskura)
Other Languages	Awadhi, Newari, Hindi, Bahing, Limbu, Maithili, Mundari
Tourist Language	English
Religion	Hindu
Government	Parliamentary Democracy & Constitutional Monarchy
Major Industries	Tourism, Handicraft, Agriculture and Water Resources

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Nepal Facts & Figures

Have a quick look at the geographical, political, economic, demographic and national details of Nepal. The factual details are an overview to the small mountain Kingdom.

Geographical
Located between two Asian giants, China and India, Nepal traditionally has been characterized as 'a yam caught between two rocks'. The country is famous for the majestic Himalayas and astonishing geographic beauty that includes pristine forests, crystal clear lakes, towering peaks and ancient valley cities.

Location	Nepal is a landlocked country situated in South Asia, between China in North and India in South
Area	147,181 sq km.
Boundary	2,926 km.
Land	Arable: 17% Irrigated: 8,500 sq sm.
Climate	Cool summers and severe winters in north to sub-tropical summers and mild winters in south
Time	GMT + 5 hours 45 minutes

National
The Nepalese are traditionally very patriotic people. They have great respect for their nation and the national symbols like national flag, national anthem, national flower etc.

Nepal Country Code	+977
Internet Domain	.np
Flower	Rhododendron
Bird	Danphe Monal Pheasant Lophophorus ImSpeyanus
Colour	Crimson-red (Simrik)
National Anthem	Shri mân gumbhira nepâli prachanda pratâpi bhupati Shri pânch sarkâr mahârâjâdhirâjako sadâ rahos unnatti Rakhun chirâyu eeshale prajâ phailiyos pukâraun jaya premale Hâmi nepâli sârâle.
English Translation	May glory crown you, courageous Sovereign, You, the gallant Nepalese, Shri Panch Maharajadhiraja, our glorious ruler, May he live for many years to come And may the number of his subjects increase. Let every Nepalese sing this with joy.

Population

Total	24,546,861 (2003 Census)
Growth Rate	2.24%
Structure	Male : 115,63,921 Female : 115,87,502
Life Expectancy	Male : 58.84 yrs Female : 57.35 yrs
Religion	Hindu: 80.62%, Budhist: 10.74%, Muslim: 4.20%, Others: 4.44%
Literacy	103,48,472 (53.74%), Male 62,42,975 (68.51%), Female 41,05,470 (42.49%)

Political
Though Nepal has witnessed great political instabilities in the recent past, the country has a strong base of parliamentary democracy & constitutional monarchy.

Form	Parliamentary Democracy & Constitutional Monarchy.
Head of State	King
Head of Government	Prime Minister
Legislative	House of Representative(lower house)-205 members National Assembly (upper house)-60 members.
Judiciary	Supreme Court, Appellate Court: 11, District court: 75
Administrative Division	Development region: 5, Zone: 14, District: 75
Capital	Kathmandu

Economy
Nepal is a developing country. The major industries in Nepal are tourism, handicraft, agriculture and water resources.

GDP Composition	Agriculture: 40%, Industry: 22%, Services: 37%
GDP Real Growth Rate	4.9% (2000-2001)
Average Inflation Rate	2.1% (2000-2001)
Per Capita Income	$ 240 (Rs 17,718) for (2000-2001), $236 (Rs 18,083) estimate for(2001-2002)
Unit of Currency	Rupee
Labour Force	Agriculture: 81%, Industry: 3%, Service: 11%, Other: 5%.