Facts about Nepal

Facts

About Nepal

In the heart of the Himalayan Mountains there is a place of extraordinary natural beauty and ancient temples preserved from obliteration by the caring hands monks. That place is Nepal. Though it is a poor country there is much within this Asian nation that captures the imagination, especially of those Westerners that have been privileged to venture there before. The combination of Nepal's complex culture and its dynamic geographic sites continue to inspire others to make the journey.

To be sure, any traveler who has walked the ranges will be sure to point out the outstanding trails—they may also recommend a good pair of hiking boots as well.

Nepal Facts

Full Name: Kingdom of Nepal
Capital City: Kathmandu
Area: 140,800 sq km/54,363 sq miles
Population: 26,469,600
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +5.75 ()
Languages: Nepali (official) More than a hundred languages are registered as mother tongues in Nepal.
Religion: 90% Hindu, 5% Buddhist, 3% Muslim, 2% other
Currency: Nepali Rupee (Rs)
Electricity: 230V 50HzHz
Electric Plug Details: European plug with two circular metal pins Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin
Country Dialing Code: 977