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About Nepal
Nepal is situated between China and India. She is spread over relatively a small area but harbours a very contrasting landscape, bio-climatic conditions and a plethora of ethno-cultural diversities.
The elevation of the country ranges from 100m above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848m, all within a distance around 200km, resulting into climatic conditions from Sub-tropical to Arctic.
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.
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| Area : |
147,181 sq. km |
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| Geography : |
Situated between China in the north and India in the South. |
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| Capital : |
Kathmandu |
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| Population : |
25 Million |
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| Language : |
Nepali is the national language. However, many people understand and speak English as well. |
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Nepal has four major seasons, namely, (1) Winter:December-February,(2)Spring:March-May,(3)Summer:June-August (4)Autumn:September-November. |
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| People : |
Nepal has more than 61 ethnic groups and 70 spoken languages |
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