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Nepal - occupying only 0.1% of the
earth - is home to:
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2% of all the flowering
plants in the world.
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8 of the worlds top
mountain peaks.
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8% of the world's
population of birds (more than 848 species).
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4% of mammals on earth.
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11 of the world's 15
families of butterflies (more than 500 species).
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600 indigenous plant
families.
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319 species of exotic
orchids.
Area: 147,181 sq.
kilometers
Geography: Situated between China in the north and India in the south
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 22 million
Language: Nepali is the national language. However, travel-trade people
understand and speak English as well.
Currency: Nepali Rupee (approximately US$ 1 equals Rs.
74.65 )
Political System: Multi-party democracy with constitutional monarchy
Religion: Nepal enjoys the
distinction of being the only Hindu Kingdom in the world. However, there is a
harmonious blending of Hinduism and Buddhism.
Climate: Nepal has four major seasons, namely,
(1) Winter: December-February
(2) Spring: March-May
(3) Summer: June-August
(4) Autumn: September-November
Nepal can be visited the whole year round.
People: Nepal has more than 61 ethnic groups and 70 spoken languages.
What to Wear: Lightweight clothing is recommended for May through
October. Warm garments are required in October through March. An umbrella or
raincoat is a must for the rainy season.
Time : Nepal time is 05 hrs. and 45 minutes ahead of GMT and 15 minutes
ahead of IST (INDIAN STANDARD TIME)
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