Nepal: flag, capital and facts
Nepal is a country in South & Central Asia (Asia). Its capital is Kathmandu. Population — 29,651,054. Area — 147,181 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Nepal
The only non-rectangular flag: two triangles like two mountains.
The capital of Nepal — Kathmandu
Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. Kathmandu is the gateway to Everest.
Facts about Nepal
- Official name
- Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- South & Central Asia
- Population
- 29,651,054
- Area
- 147,181 km²
- Currency
- NPR (₨)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 28°, 84°
How to remember the name
The nameNepal is home to Mount Everest, the roof of the world.
Did you know?
Nepal's flag is the only national flag in the world that isn't a rectangle.
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