Nepal is a landlocked country located in South Asia, bordered by China to the north and India to the south, east, and west.
birthplace and home of …
Lord Buddha
… born in 623 B.C. Lumbini, Nepal [1]
Lumbini, located in southern Nepal, is recognised as the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, who became Lord Buddha.
Roof of the world …
Everest
… also know as Sagarmatha, and 8 other Highest peaks [2]
Mount Everest, known as Sagarmatha in Nepali, stands at 8,848.86 metres and is the world's highest peak.
home to 8 of world's 14 …
Eight-thousanders
… peaks above 8,000 metres elevation [3]
These eight-thousanders include Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Annapurna.
… the unique and beautiful flag
The two triangles symbolise the Himalaya mountains and represent the two major religions, Hinduism and Buddhism.
the only non-rectangular flag …
Mathematical Flag
… defined by 19 geometric steps in the Constitution [4]
The flag's proportions are mathematically defined in the constitution with precise geometric instructions for construction.
Kathmandu
… is the capital of Nepal.
Kathmandu is the largest city and political, economic, and cultural hub of Nepal, located in the Kathmandu Valley.
population is …
29.9 million
… based on 2021 census [5]
Nepal's population has grown significantly over the decades, with diverse ethnic groups and languages throughout the country.
population of Kathmandu …
1.6 million
… based on 2024 estimates [6]
The Kathmandu metropolitan area is the most densely populated region in Nepal, attracting people from across the country.
life expectancy of average Nepalese …
70.2 years
… according to World Bank 2022 [7]
Nepal has made significant progress in healthcare and living standards, leading to improved life expectancy over recent decades.
Hindu 81%, Buddhist 9%, Muslim 5%, Christian, and others 5%
Religions
Nepal is a secular state with religious diversity, where Hinduism and Buddhism coexist peacefully alongside other faiths.
Newari, Nepali, Maithili, Tharu, Gurung, Tamang, Magar, Awadhi …
Official Languages
… Sherpa, Kiranti, Rai, Limbu, Bhojpuri, Bodo [8]
The 2015 Constitution recognises multiple languages as official, reflecting Nepal's rich linguistic diversity and cultural heritage.
time zone is 45 minutes ahead …
NPT +5:45
… 15 minutes ahead of India [9]
Nepal Standard Time is distinctive, being 15 minutes ahead of Indian Standard Time and creating a unique temporal identity.
home to the Living Goddess …
Kumari Tradition
… sacred tradition in UNESCO heritage sites [10]
The Kumari tradition represents the worship of young prepubescent girls as manifestations of divine female energy in Hindu and Buddhist culture.
Currency of Nepal is called …
Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
… don't be confused with Indian Rupee [11]
The Nepalese Rupee is subdivided into 100 paisa and is managed by Nepal Rastra Bank, the country's central bank.
Nepal follows left-hand traffic rules, similar to India and the United Kingdom, a legacy from British colonial influence.
calling code of Nepal …
+977
… for e.g. 00977 9841213171 (Mobile)
The country calling code +977 is used for all international calls to Nepal, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union.
NP is Nepal's two-letter country code as defined by ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 standard, used internationally for identification.
prime minister of Nepal …
KP Sharma Oli
… as of 8th Oct 2024 [12]
The Prime Minister is the head of government in Nepal's federal democratic republic system, leading the executive branch.
president of Nepal …
Ram Chandra Poudel
… as of 8th Oct 2024 [12]
The President serves as the ceremonial head of state in Nepal's republican system, representing national unity and sovereignty.
now, please say …
Jay Nepal
… dhanyabad (Thank You)
Jay Nepal means "Victory to Nepal" - a patriotic phrase expressing love and respect for the beautiful country of Nepal.
References:
[1] UNESCO World Heritage Centre. "Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha ". Retrieved from https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/666/
[2] Department of Survey, Government of Nepal. "Mount Everest Official Height ". Retrieved from https://www.dos.gov.np
[3] Himalayan Database. "Eight-thousanders in Nepal ". Mountaineering Records. Retrieved from https://www.himalayandatabase.com
[4] Constitution of Nepal 2015. "Schedule 1 - National Flag ". Article 5, Constitution of Nepal.
[5] Central Bureau of Statistics, Nepal. "National Population and Housing Census 2021 ". Government of Nepal. https://censusnepal.cbs.gov.np URL no longer accessible )
[6] Government of Nepal, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. "Nepal Tourism Statistics 2023 ". Retrieved from https://www.tourism.gov.np
[7] World Bank. "Life expectancy at birth, total (years) - Nepal ". Retrieved from https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.DYN.LE00.IN?locations=NP
[8] Constitution of Nepal 2015. "Official Languages of Nepal ". Retrieved from https://www.lawcommission.gov.np URL no longer accessible )
[9] Time and Date AS. "Nepal Standard Time - NPT ". World Time Zones. Retrieved from https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zones/npt
[10] Nepal Tourism Board. "Living Goddess Kumari ". Official Tourism Portal. Retrieved from https://ntb.gov.np/living-goddess-kumari
[11] Nepal Rastra Bank. "Nepalese Rupee Information ". Retrieved from https://www.nrb.org.np
[12] Government of Nepal, Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. "Current Government Officials ". Retrieved from https://opmcm.gov.np
Last Updated On:
26 August 2025
Sambhu Raj Singh ·