Nepal General Information

Nepal - occupying only 0.1% of the earth-is home to:

  • 2% of all the flowering plants in the world;
  • 8% of the world's population of birds (more than 848 species);
  • 4 % of mammals on earth;
  • 11 of the world's 15 families of butterflies (more than 500 species);
  • 600 indigenous plant families;
  • 319 species of exotic orchids.

Nepal Map

Area 147,181 sq.km
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 Nepalese Rupee.
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-March. An umbrella or a raincoat is a must for the rainy season.