Nepal
A Himalayan nation stacked between India and China, Nepal owns the roof of the world and packs eight of Earth's fourteen highest peaks into its northern skyline, Everest included.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
The world's only non-rectangular national flag, formed of two stacked crimson pennants with a blue border. The upper pennant carries a white moon and the lower a white sun; red is the rhododendron and bravery, blue peace, and the celestial bodies express the hope the nation will endure as long as they do.
Nepal FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Kathmandu |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 29,164,578 |
| Area | 147,181 km² |
| Population density | 198 /km² |
| Currency | Nepalese rupee (NPR) N₨ |
| Official language | Nepali |
| Calling code | +977 |
| Internet TLD | .np |
| Time zone | UTC+05:45 |
| Drives on the | Left |
| ISO codes | NP / NPL |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth, sits on its border with China.
- Eight of the world's ten tallest mountains are located within its borders.
- Its national flag is the only one in the world that isn't a rectangle, made of two stacked triangles.
- Lumbini, in its southern plains, is widely regarded as the birthplace of the Buddha.
Nepal FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Nepal?
The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu.
What is the population of Nepal?
Nepal has a population of about 29,164,578.
What currency does Nepal use?
Nepal uses the Nepalese rupee (NPR).
What languages are spoken in Nepal?
The official language of Nepal is Nepali.
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