Get to know more about Nepal with this information.
- Location:
Nepal is a South Asian country located between China and India.
- Capital City:
Kathmandu is the Capital City of Nepal.
- Area:
The total area of Nepal is 147,516 sq. km (56,956 sq. miles)
- Population:
As per the census survey of the UN conducted in 2021, the population of Nepal is 30.03 million.
- Official Language
As a multi religious and multi-cultural country, there are different language spoken by people of different religion. However, Nepali is spoken by people of all the religion thus, it is the official language of Nepal.
- Currency
Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
- Time Zone
GMT +5:45
- Internet Domain
.np
- Telephone/ Postal code
+977
Major Religion:
Nepal is a multi-religious country, with people following more than ten religions. Some of the most followed religions in Nepal are:
- Hinduism
- Buddhism
- Islam
- Christianity
Ethnic Groups:
Nepal is an ethnically diverse country, and a home of large number of ethnic groups. As per the census 2021 there are above 125 ethnics groups living in Nepal. Some of them are:
- Chhetri:
Out of the total population of Nepal, Chhetri holds the first position. Out of the total population, 16.6% are Chhetries.
- Brahmin:
Brahmin is another famous ethnic group in Nepal. More than 12.2% of people are Brahmin.
- Magar:
Out of the total population 6.9% of people are from Magar community.
- Tharu:
The ratio of Tharu is 6.2%, making it one of the famous ethnic groups in Nepal.
- Tamang:
Out of the total population 5.6% of the people are from Tamang community.
These were some famous ethnic groups of Nepal. Each of these groups have different language, follows different culture and celebrate different festivals.
Major Festivals Celebrated in Nepal
- Dashain
- Tihar
- Teej
- Holi
- Lhosar
- Indra Jatra
- Gai Jatra
Seasons in Nepal
- Spring (March to May)
- Weather: Warm Days, Cool Nights.
- Avg Temperature: 16-23 degree Celsius.
2. Summer or Monsoon (June to August)
- Weather: Hot, Humid, with heavy rain.
- Avg Temperature: 23 to 30 degrees Celsius (Kathmandu).
3. Autumn (September to November)
- Weather: Clear skies, mild temperatures.
- Avg Temperature: 15-to-25-degree Celsius in Kathmandu.
3. Winter (December to February)
- Weather: Cold in mountains and hills, mild in Terai.
- Avg Temperature: 2 to 15 degree Celsius in Kathmandu, below zero degree Celsius in Mountain region.
