The information on Nepal given below will serve as a guide to the tourists before they actually venture into the beautiful mountain kingdom of Nepal. The site will provide the tourists detailed information on the weather, climatic conditions, history, lifestyle, health, festivals and entertainment sources in Nepal.

Country Description
Known as the Land of Everest, Nepal is a developing country with extensive tourist facilities. Cited below is a table on the important facts of Nepal.

Name of the Country	Kingdom of Nepal
Area	140,800 sq km
Population	23 million (20001 census)
Capital City	Kathmandu
People	Hindus, Newars, Tibetans, Gurungs, Magars, Tamangs, Rais, Limbus, Sherpas
National Language	Nepali (Khaskura)
Other Languages	Awadhi, Newari, Hindi, Bahing, Limbu, Maithili, Mundari
Tourist Language	English
Religion	Hindu
Government	Parliamentary Democracy & Constitutional Monarchy
Major Industries	Tourism, Handicraft, Agriculture and Water Resources

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Facts of Nepal
Have a quick look at the geographical, political, economic, demographic and national details of Nepal. The factual details are an overview to the small mountain kingdom. Flag of Nepal
The present National Flag of Nepal was adopted on Dec16, 1962. The flag of Nepal is the only national flag which is not rectangular, being based upon two separate pennants which belonged to rival branches of the Rana dynasty, which formerly ruled the country. The two pennants were first joined in the 18th century, but it was not adopted as the official flag until 1962, when a constitutional form of government was established. History of Nepal
Nepal has been a kingdom for over 1500 years from now. The Newars are thought to have lived in the Nepal valley since the 4th century AD, developing a Hindu-Buddhist culture. Between the 8th and 11th centuries, many Buddhists fled to Nepal from India, and a group of Hindu Rajput warriors set up the principality of Gurkha just west of the Kathmandu valley. Although a Newar dynasty, the Mallas, ruled the valley between the 14th-18th centuries. Language of Nepal
Though Nepali is the official language of Nepal, there are as many as 126 listed languages spoken in Nepal. Out of these, three languages, Dura, Kusunda and Waling, have become extinct. Hindus, Newars, Tibetans, Gurungs, Magars, Tamangs, Rais, Limbus, Sherpas are the most commonly spoken languages. The visitors may encounter problems as English is not understood in the rural Nepal. So they should prepare themselves with elementary Nepali language. Map of Nepal
The map of Nepal will familiarize you to various mountains, famous cities, wildlife sanctuaries, exotic destinations, pilgrimage sites, major traveling routes and more. The country's trekking, river rafting and mountaineering venues are second to none, and the mysterious capital city of Kathmandu and its royal palace are a 'must see'. Nepal is a spiritual journey, as Buddhist shrines and Hindu temples are inspiring stops along the way. Pictures of Nepal
Nepal is one of the most picturesque country in Asia. The mighty Mount Everest, the ancient cities, the great display architecture found in the temples, the inspiring rivers, and what not. The pictures of Nepal speak for the unsurmountable beauty Nepal is blessed with. Once you see these pictures you can not resist the temptation of visiting Nepal. Transport of Nepal
Nepal is one of the most picturesque country in Asia. The mighty Mount Everest, the ancient cities, the great display architecture found in the temples, the inspiring rivers, and what not. The pictures of Nepal speak for the unsurmountable beauty Nepal is blessed with. Once you see these pictures you can not resist the temptation of visiting Nepal. Visa of Nepal
Nepal is one of the most picturesque country in Asia. The mighty Mount Everest, the ancient cities, the great display architecture found in the temples, the inspiring rivers, and what not. The pictures of Nepal speak for the unsurmountable beauty Nepal is blessed with. Once you see these pictures you can not resist the temptation of visiting Nepal. Weather of Nepal
Nepal has two major seasons - the dry season (from October to May) and the monsoon season (from June to September). Early spring (March to April) and late autumn (October and November) are the best times to visit Nepal, and this period also offers the clearest mountain views and good weather for trekking. From December to February, there is snow on the mountains with freezing temperatures at high altitudes, while the summer months of June to August can be very hot for general travel.