With an area of 147,181 square kilometers (56,827 sq mi), Nepal is small landlocked country nestled between India on three sides and Tibet Autonomous Region to the north. From low land as 59 meters (194 ft) elevation in the tropical Terai—the northern rim of the Gangetic Plain, beyond the perpetual snow line to some 90 peaks over 7,000 meters (22,966 ft) including Earth's highest 8,848 meters (29,029 ft) Mount Everest or Sagarmatha, Nepal is one of the most diverse country in the world.
The geographical coordinates are 28°00′N 84°00′E. Nepal falls in the temperate zone north of the Tropic of Cancer. Nepal’s ecological zones run east to west about 800 km along its Himalayan axis, 150 to 250 km north to south, and is vertically intersected by the river systems. The country can be divided into three main geographical regions: Himalayan region, mid hill region and Terai region. The highest point in the country is Mt. Everest (8,848 m) while the lowest point is in the Terai plains of Kechana Kalan in Jhapa (60 m).
Nepal Fact-Sheet
संघीय लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र नेपाल
Sanghiya Loktāntrik Ganatantra Nepāl
Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Motto : जननी जन्मभूमिश्च स्वर्गादपि गरीयसी(Devnagari) / "Mother and Motherland are Greater than Heaven"
Anthem: “Sayaun Thunga Phool Ka Hami, Eutai Mala Nepali"
Capital (and largest city) : Kathmandu (Nepali: काठमांडौ)
27°42′N 85°19′E27.7°N 85.317°E
Official languages : Nepali
Recognised Regional languages Maithili, Nepal- Nepal Bhasa, Bhojpuri,
Tharu, Gurung, Tamang, Magar, Awadhi, Sherpa, Kiranti and
other 100 different indigenous languages.
Demonym : Nepali
Government : Republic
Republic declared : May 28, 2008
Total land Area : 147,181 km2 (93rd), 56,827 sq mi
Population : July 2008 – estimated : 29,519,114
2007 Census : 28,875,140
Currency : Rupee (NPR)
Season:
The most popular seasons for traveling to Nepal spring (Feb-May) and autumn (Aug-Nov). During the monsoon season (June-Aug) tours and treks are also possible depending on where you are going.
What to wear:
During most of the year light woolens and cottons are sufficient for day wear, with warmer clothes are necessary in the morning and evenings. Heavy woolen clothing is required during winter.
Communication:
Private communication centers and hotels provide ISD, STD, Fax and E-mail services. The STD code for Nepal is 977. Inquiries can be made at 197.
Electricity:
Major towns in Nepal have electricity and the voltage available is 220 volts and 50 cycles. Load shedding is sometimes experienced in Nepal. However, most of the hotels have installed their own generators.
Time difference:
Nepal is 5 hours 45 minutes a head of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and approximately 12 hours and 12 hours and 50 minutes a head of Pacific Time.
Money and Credit Cards:
Payment can be made in foreign exchange in hotels, travel agencies and airlines. Credit cards such as American Express, Master and Visa are widely accepted at major hotels, travel agencies, shops and restaurants.
Travel Documents:
The passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended return date and tourist multiple entry visa is available upon arrival at airport and borders.
