Nepal
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Nepal. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- Asia · Southern Asia
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Coordinates of the capital
- 27.72° N, 85.32° E
- Area
- 147,181 km²
- Official languages
- Nepali
- Currency
- Nepalese Rupee
- Access to the sea
- No (landlocked)
- ISO code
- NP
On the map
This country is located in Asia, in the region "Southern Asia". It has no access to the sea: it is a landlocked country. This country shares land borders with 2 countries: China, India.
Its capital is Kathmandu. Its area is about 147,181 km². By area, this country ranks 93 out of 193 in the world and 27 out of 46 in Asia. Official language: Nepali. Currency: Nepalese Rupee.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Beijing (China), New Delhi (India).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- Nepal: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Kathmandu.
- Nepal: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 2 countries: China, India.
- Nepal: what are the official languages?
- Official language: Nepali.
- Nepal: what is the currency?
- Currency: Nepalese Rupee.
- Nepal: what is the area?
- Its area is about 147,181 km². By area, this country ranks 93 out of 193 in the world and 27 out of 46 in Asia.
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