Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitude variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 meters above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848 meters, all within a distance of 150 kilometers resulting in climatic conditions from sub-tropical to arctic.
This wild variation fosters an incredible variety of ecosystems, the greatest mountain range on earth, thick tropical jungles teeming with awealth of wildlife, thundering rivers, forested hills and frozen valleys. Within this spectacular geography is also one of the richest cultural landscapes anywhere. The country is a potpourri of ethnic groups and sub-groups who speak over 93 languages and dialects. Nepal offers an astonishing diversity of sightseeing attractions and adventure oppurtunities found nowhere else on earth. And you can join in the numerous annual festivals that are celevrated throughout the year intraditional style highlighting enduring customs and beliefs. Nepal Fact-Sheet
Area: 147,181 sq. km
Geography: Situated between China in the north and India in the South
Location: Latitude: 2612' to 3027' North Longitude:804' to 8812' East
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 23 million
People: more than 103 ethnic groups and 93 spoken languages
Climate: sub-tropical in low lands to arctics in higher altitudes
Language: Nepali is the national language. However, most of the people involved in the travel and trade understand and speak English.
Currency: Nepalese Rupees
Political System: Multiparty democracy
National Bird: Impean Pheasant Danfe).
National Flower: Rhododendron Arboreum (Lali Gurans).
The most exhilarating titles with which Nepal has been admired and praised by various renowned travel writers in recognition of her cultural richness : * Living cultural Museum
* Shangri-La
* Roof of the World
* Birth place of the Apostle of Peace
* Country of Living Goddess
* City of Golden Pagodas and Parasols
* Himalayan Pilgrimage
* Nature amphitheatre
* Melting pot of Hinduism and Buddhism
* A tiny Kingdom of 103 ethnic groups and 93 spoken languages
* Birth place of Sita
* Abode of Shiva
* Land of Mysticism & Exoticism
* Land of non-stop festivals
are explicit and self-explanatory. They tell the world about our incomparable & prosperous cultural heritage.
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