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Nepal

History

Prithvi Narayan Shah took Kathmandu and unified the hill states into Nepal.
Treaty of Sugauli set new terms for sovereignty or administration.
Nepal–Britain Treaty of 1923 set new terms for sovereignty or administration.
The monarchy was abolished and Nepal became a federal republic.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Nepal.
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CapitalKathmandu
Population29.9M
Area147,181 km2
CurrencyNepalese rupee

Short facts

RegionSouth Asia / Himalayas
LanguageNepali
Time zoneNPT (UTC+5:45)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • Everest Base Camp: The iconic trek to the foot of the world's highest mountain via Sherpa villages.
  • Kathmandu: Vibrant city of ancient temples, stupas, and a living Kumari goddess.
  • Annapurna Circuit: Classic Himalayan trek circling the Annapurna massif through diverse landscapes.

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Planning questions

What is Nepal known for?Everest Base Camp, Kathmandu, Annapurna Circuit.
What is the capital?Kathmandu.
Which language is useful?Nepali.
When is the national day?29 May.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

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Use Kathmandu as the first planning anchor for Nepal, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.

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