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Nepal : Land of Himalayas |
Nepal at a glanceNepal is one of the world's most fascinating destinations with an endless exquisite peaceful magnificent high Himalayas, a region of diverse landscapes and hidden valleys deeply embanked with exceptionally beautiful scenery and exotic cities full of a spectacular ancient & medieval temples, pagodas and monuments breathe taking on a vividly tropical climate.
The land of birthplace of Lord Buddha, inhabited by a charming people with many ethnic groups enriched in Natural, Cultural, historical and Traditional heritage. It borders with the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China in the North and India in the East, South and West respectively.
AREA: 147,181 sq. kilometers
ALTITUDE: Varies from 70 meters to 8848 meters
CAPITAL: Kathmandu
POPULATION: 1,84,91,097
Nepal's many ethnic groups are as varied as its land with their own languages & cultures. In the Kathmandu valley are the Newars, whose cultures and artistry have earned them an international reputation. The Sherpas of the Himalaya are known as tough mountain climbers. Brahmans & Chhetris are scattered over the hills & valleys. The Rais, Limbus, Magars, Gurung, Tamangs of mid hills have earned fame as Gorkha soldiers.
Nepali, written in Devanagiri script, is the national language as well as Lingua franca for Nepal's diverse community. Numerous languages and dialects are spoken in the kingdom. English language is widely understood in the urban centers and areas frequented by tourists.
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