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Nepal is a landlocked country with a total land area of 147,181 sq. km. It lies between 26º 22' N - 30º 27' N latitude and 80º 4'E - 88º 12'E longitude. Roughly rectangular in shape, the land extends approximately 885-kms-east west and 145 kms. The country is bordered by China in the north and India in the south, west and east.
Nepal offers a wide range of geographical diversity; an incomparable blend of high mountains and rich cultures. Nepal embrace the central Himalayan range, 1310 magnificent peaks over 6000 meters including eight of the world's highest 14 peaks of 8000 meters, rushing river, rolling terraced hills, lush, steamy tropics and high altitude plains reminiscent of Tibet. Capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, a fertile green bowl set in the midst of the Himalayan foothills, is an oasis of magnificent art and the home of an ancient and sophisticated culture. It's a blend of different ethnic groups, with a mosaic of cultures.
This charming country presents a very rich culture, preserved and maintained fo centuries by its beautiful people. Nepal is a heaven for adventure in the Himalaya and it has drawn hundreds of Expeditions from all over the world to conquer its high mountains. Since the historic conquest of Mt. Everest - the highest mountain on earth - Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzin Norgay Sherpa in the early 50's, Nepal's mountains have been scaled again and again by expedition from all over the world.
We invite you to take a visit to exotic destinations in the Himalaya, Where you will appreciate the spectacular mountains, stunning scenery, contact with local people who truly enjoy sharing their experiences with you and the opportunity to explore unique traditional cultures.
Nepal at a Glance:
Area: 147,181 sq. KM.
Geography: Situated between China in the north and India in the south.
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 24 million.
Language: Nepali.
Currency: Nepalese Rupee
Religion: Nepal enjoys the distinction of being the only Hindu Country in the world. However, there is harmonious blending of Hinduism and Buddhism and in some areas still elements of tribal religions.
People: Nepal has more than 61 ethnic groups and 70 spoken languages.
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