About Nepal

About Nepal

Nepal is a landlocked country with highly diverse and rich geography, culture, and religions. It is situated in South Asia on the lap of the huge Himalayas surrounded by India in the east, south, and west and China in the north. It occupies an area of 147,181 sq. km. with an average of 193km wide from North to South and an average length (East to West) is 885km. It provides a variety of geographical structures owning a large number of natural gifts. The magnificent mountains in the north, undulating slopes, passes, swift-flowing crystal-like rivers, lakes, valleys, tars, etc are attractive things that identify Nepal as a piece of heaven,. It has been a major choice of a large number of foreign tourists for the last few decades. The world highest mountain Mt. Everest, called the roof of the world identifies Nepal throughout the world. It also posses a lake at the highest altitude, the deepest gorge, and so on. Nepalese are reputed for their honesty, bravery integrity and their hard working ability. Historically, they have been serving in the British Army, Singapore Police and Gurkha regiment in india and have created significant impression due to their commitment.

Nepal at a Glance
Location: Southern Asia, between China and India
Geographic coordinates: 28° N, 84° E
Map references: Asia
Area: Total: 147,181 sq km
Land: 143,181 sq km
Water: 4,000 sq km
Area comparative: Slightly larger than Arkansas
Land boundaries: Total: 2,929 km (China: 1,236 km, India: 1,690 km)
Coastline: 0 km (landlocked)
Maritime claims: None (landlocked)
Climate: Varies from cool summers and severe winters in north to subtropical summers and mild winters in south
Terrain: Terai or flat river plain of the Ganges in south, central hill region, rugged Himalayas in north
Elevation extremes: Lowest point: Kechana Kalan 70 m
Highest point: Mount Everest 8,850 m
Natural resources: Quartz, water, timber, hydropower, scenic beauty, small deposits of lignite, copper, cobalt, iron ore
Land use: Arable land: 21.68%
Permanent crops: 0.64%
Other: 77.68% (2001)
Irrigated land: 11,350 sq km (1998 est.)
Natural hazards: Severe thunderstorms, flooding, landslides, drought, and famine depending on timing, intensity, and duration of summer monsoons
Environment: Deforestation (overuse of wood for fuel and lack of alternatives)
Current issues: Contaminated water, wildlife conservation, vehicular emissions
Environment-party to: Bio-diversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection
International agreements: Tropical Timber 83, Tropical Timber 94, Wetlands signed but not ratified: Marine Life Conservation
Geography Note: Landlocked; strategic location between China and India; contains eight of world's 10 highest peaks, including Mount Everest (the world's tallest) on the border with China