Country Name:
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Kingdom of Nepal |
Area:
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147,181
sq km |
Population:
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23 million |
Capital City:
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Kathmandu
(pop 700,000) |
People:
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A blend of ethnic groups,
including Bhotiya, Rai, Limbu, Gurung, Indians, Khas,
Magar, Newari, Tharu, Tamong and Tibetan |
Languages:
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Nepali (also
called Gurkhali) |
Religion:
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90% Hindu, 5% Buddhist, 2%
Christian and Animist. |
Government:
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Constitutional Democracy |
Currency:
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Nepali rupee (Rs) |
Time Zone:
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Five hours and 45 minutes
ahead of GMT/UTC |
Country Code:
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977 |
Electricity:
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220V 50AC; sockets usually
take round, three-pin plugs (large or small), but sometimes
round two-pin plugs. |
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