Nepal
The country can be divided into three different regions: the north, which is covered by the Himalaya mountain range that includes the world’s tallest peak Mt. Everest, which rises to 8,848 m (29,000 ft); the central area, consisting of the relatively low Himalayan foothills which are home to the capital Kathmandu and a fascinating variety of cultural groups; and the south, which consists of vast plains and jungle and is home to most of the country’s population.
Facts
| Official Name: | Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal |
| Capital: |
Kathmandu |
| Population: | Approx 30.55 million |
| Languages: |
Nepali is the National language but there are thought to be 20 language groups and many more dialects |
| Main Religions: | 81% Hindu, 9% Buddhist, 4% Muslim, 6% other (Kirat, Christianity, Bon po, Shaman, other) |
| Time Zone: | 5 hours 45 ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (+5:45 GMT). Daylight Saving Time is not observed. |
| Voltage Requirements: | 220 Volts. Sockets are of the European two pronged round pin variety. Supply is erratic and power cuts are common – even in the cities. |
| Telephone Codes: | 977, country code for Nepal; 1, city code for Kathmandu. |
Nepal Information
- Best time to visit Nepal
- Nepal visa information
- Useful Nepali Word
- Food & Shopping in Nepal
- Religion & Festival in Nepal
- People & Customs
- Places to visit in Bagmati Province
- Places to visit in Gandaki Province
- Places to visit in Lumbini Province
- Places to visit in Madesh Province
- Places to visit in Karnali Province
- Places to visit in Sudurpashchim Province
- Places to visit in Koshi Province
- World Heritage sites in Nepal
- National Parks in Nepal
- Wildlife Reserve in Nepal
- Conservation Reserve in Nepal
