Nepal

Nepal is a land-locked country nestled in the laps of mighty Himalayan Range. Situated in Southern Asia, the Tibetan Autonomous Region of People's Republic of China borders in the north which it shares its eastern, western and southern

Fact about Nepal

Area: 147,181 sq km (56,827 sq miles)
Land: 143,181 Sq. Km
Water: 4000 Sq Km
Altitude : Varies from 70-8848m
Population: 28.8 million (UN, 2008)
Capital : Kathmandu
Major language: Nepali
Major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism and other ethnic's
Life expectancy: 63 years (men), 64 years (women) (UN)
Monetary unit: 1 Nepalese rupee = 100 paisa
Main exports: Carpets, clothing, leather goods, jute goods, grain
GNI per capita: US $340 (World Bank, 2007)
International dialing code: +977
Internet domain: np
Time: Nepal Time is 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of GMT and 15 minutes ahead of Indian

Living cultural Museum
	Abode of Shiva -Nepal is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the Light of Asia. -Country of Living Goddess -City of Golden Pagodas and Parasols -Himalayan Pilgrimage -Melting pot of Hinduism and Buddhism - Birth place of Sita -Land of Mysticism & Exoticism -Land of non-stop festivals is explicit and self-explanatory. They tell the world about our incomparable & prosperous cultural heritage.
Geographical position
Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitude variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 meters above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848 meters, all within a distance of 150 kilometers resulting in climatic conditions from sub-tropical to arctic. This wild variation fosters an incredible variety of eco -systems, the greatest mountain range on earth, thick tropical jungles teeming with a wealth of wildlife, thundering rivers, forested hills and frozen valleys.
Shangri-La -Nature amphitheatre
	1. World's highest waterfall- Shooligadh 2. World's biggest Rhododendron-Mikle danda 3. World's deepest valley- Arun river 4. Originated from the highest area-(even in the world)- Arun River -River 5. Lake in Highest place (World) -Tilicho lake 6. Deepest gorge -Andha Gulchi 7. Bird-Spiny Babler 8. World's highest Pass- Lungla Pass 9. Tryafina Mushroom Found only in Nepal 10. Polymath Butterfly Found only in Nepal 11. Flower in highest area- Stellari Decumbes (even in the world) 12. Mt. Everest 8848m -World highest peak 13. Sagarmatha National park - National park in highest place (world) 14. Everest View- Hotel in highest place 15. Shyanboche Airport - Airport in highest place (World)
Ethnic groups
The country is a potpourri of ethnic groups and sub-groups who speak over 93 languages and dialects. Nepal offers an astonishing diversity of sightseeing attractions and adventure opportunities found nowhere else on earth. And you can join in the numerous annual festivals that are celebrated throughout the year in traditional style highlighting enduring customs and beliefs. The most exhilarating titles with which Nepal has been admired and praised by various renowned travel writers in recognition of her cultural richness: A tiny Kingdom of 103 ethnic groups and 93 spoken languages Such as Ethinic group of Rai, Tamang, Gurung, Magar, Sherpa, Sunwar, Limbu, Bhojpuri, Tharu, Chepang,