Nepal is one of the most
charming countries in Asia. It is also known as the only Hindu Kingdom in the
world. The Kingdom of Nepal is a small land of sublime beauty. It has some of
the world’s best and very important temples. It is a country that is rich in
scenic luxury and cultural treasures.
Nepal lies between India and the
Tibetan part of China. This small country has an area of 147,181 square
kilometers. Southern Nepal is tropical lowland known as the Tarai
Plain.
This part of Nepal has hot summers and warm winters. Here the temperatures
reach up to 40°C in April and May and monsoon rains drench this region from
June to September. The central hilllands including the Kathmandu and Pokhara valleys
have a temperate climate and are also influenced by the monsoon. North of that
is the slope of the main section of the Himalayan range. This part of Nepal has
some of the highest peaks of the world including Everest.
Nepals people:
Nepal is home to nearly
29,000,000 people. The population is primarily rural.
Kathmandu, the capital city, has
less than one million inhabitants. Nepal's
demographic features are
complicated not only by dozens of ethnic groups, but by
different castes. In total,
there are 103 castes and ethnic groups living in this small
country
