Nepal 🇳🇵
Nepal 🇳🇵: capital Kathmandu, population 30 million, located in Asia. Currency: Nepalese Rupee (₨). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Kathmandu
- Population: 30 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Nepali
- Currency: Nepalese Rupee (₨)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
- Area: 147,181 km² (56,827 sq mi)
- Region: Southern Asia
- Landlocked
- People: Nepalese
- Internet domain: .np
Fun Facts About Nepal
- Home to the tallest mountain in the world.
- The only country with a non-rectangular flag.
- Has 8 of the world's 14 peaks above 8,000 meters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nepal known for?
Nepal is known for several things — Home to the tallest mountain in the world; The only country with a non-rectangular flag; Has 8 of the world's 14 peaks above 8,000 meters.
How big is Nepal?
Nepal covers about 147,181 square kilometers (56,827 square miles), in the Southern Asia region.
Is Nepal landlocked?
Yes. Nepal is landlocked — it has no coastline and is surrounded by 2 neighboring countries.
What are people from Nepal called?
People from Nepal are called Nepalese.
What is the capital of Nepal?
The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu.
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