FEW FACTS ABOUT NEPAL
- It is a landlocked country.
- Area: 147,181 sq. km.
- It is sandwiched between India and China.
- It is the only country to have a triangle-shaped national flag.
- The highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest, lies in Nepal.
- Gautama Buddha (Light of Asia) was born in Nepal.
- Cow is the national animal of Nepal and is worshipped throughout the country.
- Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. It is also known as the City of Temples.
- Nepal has more than 100 ethnic groups and spoken dialects.
- Nepali is the national language of Nepal. However, most people can speak basic English.
- Majority of people in Nepal is Hindu. Buddhism is the second largest religion.
- Hindus don't eat cows.
- Agriculture is the most common occupation.
- The staple dish of Nepal is called Dal Bhat. It is white rice served with lentils, vegetables, meat, pickles, and other side dishes.
- Mo:mo is the second most popular food in Nepal.
- Saying "Namaste" is the most common form of greeting another person in Nepal.
- Nepal regularly features as a must-visit place in various "Best Destinations to Visit" lists.
