Nepal
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Capital
Kathmandu
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Local time
3:40
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Population
28.95 m
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+977
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Currency
Rs NPR (rupee)
Nepal
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Capital
Kathmandu
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Local time
3:40
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Population
28.95 m
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+977
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Currency
Rs NPR (rupee)
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Average Salary
$ 166
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Petrol price
€ 1.31 pl
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Precipitation
1 500mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
140 800 km2
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Protected Area
23%
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Forest Area
25%
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Agricultural area
28%
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Annual air passengers
634 292
Population
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Ethnicity
Brahman-Hill - 12 %
Chetri - 15 %
Magar - 7 %
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Religion
Hindu - 81 %
Buddhist - 11 %
Islam - 4 %
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Literacy rates
59.6%
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Languages
Nepali
Maithali
Bhojpuri
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Armed Forces
158 600
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Alcohol consumption
2.1 l/person
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Smoking
37.1%
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Diabetes
3.7%
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Malaria
3%
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Tuberculosis
156 per 100k
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HIV
0.2%
Economy
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Industries
tourism, carpets, textiles, small rice, jute, sugar, oilseed mills, cigarettes, cement and brick production
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Agriculture
pulses, rice, corn, wheat, sugarcane, jute, root crops, milk, water buffalo meat
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Natural Resources
quartz, water, timber, hydropower, scenic beauty, lignite, copper, cobalt, iron ore
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Energy Import
16%
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Natural Resources
quartz, water, timber, hydropower, scenic beauty, lignite, copper, cobalt, iron ore
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Renewable Energy
84%
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CO2 Emissions
8 031kt
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Ease of Business
105 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
9
What not to do when visiting Nepal
Nepal Don't step over someone's legs in Nepal - it's considered rude. Take the time to walk around them instead.
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Nepal Don’t ever disrespect Buddha and any objects related to Buddha.
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Nepal Don't be surprised Nepalese sort things to pure vs impure - they love it. For example anything touched by someone else mouth directly or indirectly is called Jutho and impure. On the other hand, cow dung is considered as pure.
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Did you know?
Nepal is the only national flag that is not four-sided.
Nepal Don’t forget to put your palms together at around chest level and say ”Namaste”. Handshakes are common after the initial Namaste. Wait for the woman to initiate the handshake.
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Nepal Don’t lick your fingers, especially in public - it’s considered a bad manner.
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Nepal Don't expect beef on the menu - cows are sacred in Hindu culture.
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Nepal Don't take photos of locals without their permission.
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Nepal Don't trek alone - the local authorities are even considering a ban on solo or independent trekking.
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Did you know?
Nepal is the only Hindu Kingdom in the world. It is also the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
Nepal Don’t forget foreign visitors on hiking trips are required to have a valid TIMS (Trekker’s Information Management System) issued by TANN (Trekking Agency Association of Nepal).
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Nepal Don’t underestimate the altitude risks and required acclimatisation in high altitudes.
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Nepal Don’t necessarily show love affection in public - even the married people don’t hold hands in public. When you see same-sex couples holding hands or with arms around each other, it’s a common friendship gesture.
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Nepal Don’t point with your finger - use the whole hand instead.
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Nepal Don't blow your nose in front of people - it's considered rude.
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Nepal Don't forget to remove your shoes when entering someone's home or holy place.
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Nepal Don’t be surprised by the increased staring of locals to visitors in rural areas.
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Nepal Don’t expect Nepalese will say ”no”, even it’s the real answer - they tend to be more indirect. Better to do the same.
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Nepal Don’t be surprised people spit and throw stuff everywhere - there’s no law against littering.
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Nepal Don’t forget the rainy season takes place between June and September.
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