Nepal

Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical and altitudinal variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60m above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848 m, all within a distance of 150 km resulting into climatic conditions from sub-tropical 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 875 species)
• 4% of mammals on earth
• 11 of the world's 15 families of butterflies 9more than 500 species)
• 600 indigenous plant families
• 319 species of exotic orchids

Official Name : Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Location : Situated between China in the north and India in the south, east and west
Area : Total: 1, 47,181 sq. km
Capital : Kathmandu
Population : 28.5 million
People : Nepal has more than 101 ethnic groups and 92 spoken languages.
Language : Nepali is the national language; travel trade people understand and speak English as well.
Time Zone : 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of GMT
Religion : Hinduism (major) and Buddhism, Islam and Catholic.
Currency : Nepali Rupee (approximately US$ 1 equals Rs. 87 as of May 2012)
Political System : Federal Democratic Republic
Climate: Nepal has four major seasons
(1) Winter: December-February, (2) Spring: March-May, (3) Summer: June-August, (4) Autumn: September-November. Monsoons are from June till mid September. Nepal can be visited the whole year round.
What to Wear: Light weight clothing is recommended from May through October. Warm garments are required in October- March. An umbrella or a raincoat is a must for the rainy season.

Nepal's Unique Treasures

• Mt. Everest – Highest Point on Earth
• Kumari – The Living Goddess
• Lumbini- Birth Place of Lord Buddha

Nepal Map