How much do you know about Nepal? Some interesting information about Nepal:
Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitudinal variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 m above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mount Everest at 8848 m, all within a distance of 150 km resulting into climatic conditions from sub-tropical to Arctic.
Nepal occupying only 0.01 percent of the total landmass 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.
- Area: 147181 sq. km
- Location: China in the North and India in the South, West & East
- Capital: Kathmandu
- Population: Appx. 28.8 million
- People: More than 101 ethnic groups and 92 spoken languages
- Language: Nepali, however, travel-trade people understand & speak English
- Religion: Secular state with Hindu and Buddhist population
- Currency: Nepali Rupee
- Political System: Federal Democratic System
- Climate: Nepal has four major seasons:
Winter: December-February
Spring: March-May
Summer: June-August, and
Autumn: September-November
Monsoons' are from June till mid September. Nepal can be visited the whole year around. As far as the clothing is concerned, light weight clothing is recommended from May through October. Warm garments are required in October-March. An umbrella or a raincoat is a must for the rainy season.
