One of the world's richest countries in terms of biodiversity due to its unique geographical position and altitude variation.
The country's elevation ranges from 60 m above sea level to the highest point on Earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848 m, all within a distance of 150 km, resulting in climatic changes from Subtropical-alpine to Arctic.
Nepal, occupying only 0.03% 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 857 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: 147,181 sq. km
Geography: Situated between China in the north and India in the South.
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 23 Million
Language: Nepali is the national language. However, travel-trade people
understand and speak English as well.
Political System: Republic with Multi-Party Democracy.
Climate: Nepal has four major seasons, namely,
(1) Spring (2) Summer: June to August,
(3) Autumn: September-November,
(4) Winter: December-February.
Nepal can be visited year-round.
People: Nepal has more than 60 ethnic groups and 70
native spoken languages.