Nepal
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Nepal is a Himalayan republic known for abundant hydropower potential, vibrant cultural tourism, resilient agriculture, and strong community-based development initiatives.
Nepal is a Country located in the Southern Asia sub-region of the Asia continent.
Easy learning about Nepal
The capital city of Nepal is Kathmandu.
Word: Himalaya
Meaning: highest peaks
Basic Information
Capital City: Kathmandu
Population: 29,964,614 (UN)
Area: 140,800 km² / 87,489 sq mi
People are called: Nepalis, Nepalese
Type: Country
Administrative Divisions
7 provinces (pradesh)
- Bagmati
- Gandaki
- Karnali
- Koshi
- Lumbini
- Madhesh
- Sudurpashchim
Geography
Latitude: 28° 00' N
Longitude: 84° 00' E
Geographical Subregion: Southern Asia
Continental Region: Asia
Climate
varies from cool summers and severe winters in north to subtropical summers and mild winters in south
Global Indices
EF EPI Position: 56 (EF EPI)
EF EPI Score: 512 (EF EPI)
EF EPI Proficiency: Moderate Proficiency (EF EPI)
Global Peace Index Rank: 81 (GPI)
Global Peace Index Score: 2.069 (GPI)
Human Development
HDI Rank: 145 (UNDP)
HDI Value: 0.622
Mean Years of Schooling: 4,5
Expected Years of Schooling: 13,8
Life Expectancy at Birth: 70,4 Years
Religion
Most Predominant: Hindu
Second Most Predominant: Buddhist
Technical Information
TLD: .np
Calling Code: +977
MapGeo Name: Nepal
MapGeo Code: NP