Nepal
Nepal is a Himalayan Kingdom that sits at the roof of the world, stretching 500 miles from east to west and 150 miles from north to south. Within these borders can be found 8 of the world's 10 highest mountains and undoubtedly the world's best trekking areas. Closed to foreigners until 1949, Nepal has long been the ultimate destination for mountaineers and trekkers from all over the world. In addition, Nepal is a land of great diversity - it's culture, religions, geography and wildlife fascinate and challenge the imagination
Facts About Nepal
- Area: 147,181 sq. km
- Geography: Situated between China in the north and India in the South
- Location: Latitude: 2612' to 3027' North Longitude:804' to 8812' East
- Capital: Kathmandu
- People: more than 103 ethnic groups and 93 spoken languages
- Climate: sub-tropical in low lands to arctics in higher altitudes
- Language: Nepali
- Currency: Nepalese Rupee