Nepal: flag, capital and facts

Nepal is a landlocked country in Southern Asia. Its capital is Kathmandu. It covers about 147,181 km² (56,827 sq mi). The official language is Nepali. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

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Nepal at a glance

Official name: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Capital: Kathmandu
Region: Southern Asia (Asia)
Area: 147,181 km² (56,827 sq mi)
Official language: Nepali
Currency: Nepalese rupee (₨)
People: Nepalese
Calling code: +977
Internet domain: .np
Landlocked: Yes
UN member: Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu.

Nepal is in Southern Asia, part of the Asia region.

Nepal uses the Nepalese rupee (₨).

The official language of Nepal is Nepali.

Nepal borders China and India.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).

Nepal at a glance

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