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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: 24,797,059   Male: 11,563,921   Female: 11,587,502 (2004)
HDI Rank 2005 136
* Life expectancy 60.09 years (men), 59.5 years (women) (2005)
* Literacy Rate Definition: 15 years and above
Total population: 48%   Male: 64.5%   Female: 33.8% (2004)
* GDP - per capita Purchasing power parity - $1,500 (2004)
* Unemployment rate 47% (2001)

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Government of Nepal

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