Nepal is a landlocked country with a total land area of 147,181 sq. kilometres. Roughly rectangular in shape, the country extends approximately 885 km. from east to west and between 145 km. (at its narrowest point) to 241 km. (at its broadest point) from north to south. China borders Nepal in the north and by India in the south, west and east. Its surface is divided into three geographical zones: the Himalayas to the north; the mid-Himalayas, or hill region, with long terraced slopes and fertile valleys in the central area; and the flat sub-tropical Terai region to the south.

Nepal's capital and principal city is Kathmandu, home to over one million people. Other major towns are Birgunj, Pokhara, Biratnagar, Hetauda, Nepalgunj and Narayanghat. With the exception of Pokhara, which lies west of Kathmandu, all of these cities are located in the southern Terai districts along the border with India.

Nepal in World Map

NEPAL AT A GLANCE

Area: 147,181 sq. km
Geography: Situated between China in the north and India in the south.
Capital: Kathmandu
Population of Nepal: 24.5 Million (Latest figures available)
Population of Kathmandu: 1,096,865
People: Nepal has more than 61 ethnic groups and 70 spoken languages
Language: Nepali is the national language however, most of the people in the urban area understand and speak English.
Currency: Nepalese Rupees
Political System: Multiparty democracy

Approximate average temperatures (in celcius) in Kathmandu, Nepal

Map of Nepal

KATHMANDU POPULATION TO DOUBLE

"At a projected growth rate of 2.25% per annum, the Experts predict that the population of Nepal will double in 31 years " - Source: THT July 12, 2005

Satellite Photo - Elevation map of Kathmandu

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