About Nepal
Geography
Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia with an area of 147,516 km², located between China and India. It contains 8 of the world's 10 highest mountains.
Culture
Nepal is a multicultural country with over 125 ethnic groups and 123 languages. The main religions are Hinduism and Buddhism.
Administration
Nepal is divided into 7 provinces, 77 districts, and 753 local units including 6 metropolitan cities, 11 sub-metropolitan cities, and 276 municipalities.
Did You Know?
Interactive Map of Nepal
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Lumbini, Birthplace of Buddha
Sacred pilgrimage site where Siddhartha Gautama, the Lord Buddha, was born in 623 B.C.
Kathmandu Valley
Includes seven groups of monuments and buildings displaying the full range of historic and artistic achievements.
Chitwan National Park
Home to endangered species like the one-horned rhinoceros and the Bengal tiger.
Cultural Highlights
Dashain
The longest and most auspicious festival in the Nepalese annual calendar, celebrated for 15 days.
Tihar
The festival of lights, where crows, dogs, cows, and oxen are worshipped in successive days.
Holi
The festival of colors, celebrated with enthusiasm and the throwing of colored powder and water.
Dal Bhat
The staple meal consisting of lentil soup (dal), rice (bhat), vegetables, and pickles.
Momos
Tibetan-style dumplings filled with meat or vegetables, served with spicy tomato chutney.
Newari Cuisine
Unique flavors from the Newar community including dishes like Bara, Chatamari, and Yomari.
Daura Suruwal
Traditional Nepali male dress consisting of a knee-length shirt (daura) and tapered trousers (suruwal).
Gunyu Cholo
Traditional female dress with a blouse (cholo), skirt (gunyu), and shawl.
Newari Dress
Distinctive black sarees with red borders for women and tapalan for men in the Newar community.
About Me
Biraj Bhattarai
- Phone: 9841384296
- Email: birajbh65@gmail.com
- Address: Raniban, Kathmandu
- College: Trinity International College
- Grade: XI DB1
I created this interactive map of Nepal as an educational project to showcase our country's rich geography, cultural heritage, and administrative divisions.