Capital
Kathmandu
Cultural Hub
Highest Point
8,848.86 m
Mt. Everest
Population
30+ Million
125+ Ethnic Groups
World Heritage
10 Sites
UNESCO Listed
Land of Extreme Elevations
Nepal is a landlocked nation nestled between China to the north and India to the south, east, and west. Despite its modest geographical footprint, Nepal boasts the greatest topographical contrast on Earth—rising from 59 meters above sea level in the Terai plains to 8,848.86 meters at the summit of Mt. Everest.
The country is geographically divided into three distinct zones: the fertile Terai plains, the hilly mid-country region, and the snow-capped Himalayan mountain range.
Key Highlights
- Home to 8 of the world's 10 highest peaks above 8,000 meters.
- Birthplace of Lord Buddha in Lumbini.
- Only nation in the world with a unique non-rectangular national flag.
- Rich biodiversity ranging from tropical lowlands to alpine Himalayan summits.
Quick Facts
Official Name
Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Official Language
Nepali
Time Zone
NPT (UTC +5:45)
Currency
Nepalese Rupee (NPR)