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Country Nepal
Capital City Kathmandu
National Flag Nepal Flag
Country Map Nepal Map
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* Total Area of The Country 147,181 sq km
* Border countries China and India
Topography Geographically, the country is divided in three regions; Mountain, Hill and Terai region.
Currency (code) Nepalese rupee (NPR)
Major language Nepali
Major Religions Hinduism, Buddhism
Climate Varies from cool summers and severe winters in north to subtropical summers and mild winters in south
* Population Total: 26,427,399   Male: 13,240,233   Female: 13,187,166 (2007)
* Life expectancy 63.3 years (men), 64.1 years (women) (2007)
* Literacy Rate Definition: 15 years and above
Total population: 54.1%   Male: 65.5%   Female: 42.8% (2007)
Government Republic
GPD Per Capita US$ 377 (167th)
HDI 2007 0.534 (142nd)
Country Tel. Code 977
Last Updated: March 2010

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Government of Nepal

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