Country Name: The Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.
Nepal's Flag is the only national flag in the world that is non-quadrilateral in shape. The blue border on the flag of Nepal signifies peace, red stands for the rhododendron, the national flower of Nepal. While the curved moon is symbol of peace and calm nature of Nepalese, the sun represents aggressiveness of Nepalese warriors.

Location: Nepal is landlocked between India and Tibet/ China in South Asia. The Himalaya Mountains in the northern and western parts.8 of the world's ten highest mountains, including Mount Everest within its territory. The plains in the south.

Capital: Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal

Nepal Government: Just changed into a republic. Democratically elected parliament and government.

Other Major Cities in Nepal: Biratnagar, Pokhara, Patan, Bhaktapur

Nepal Land Area: 147 000 sqm

Major Geographic Features and Tourist Attractions in Nepal: The Himalayas, Katmandu valley and the jungles in the south

Wildlife and Environment Issues: wildlife protection (poaching of endangered species like tigers, rhinos, etc.) wildlife conservation (saving endangered species like the gavial, Indian rhinos, tigers etc.), deforestation (overuse of wood for fuel and lack of alternatives); contaminated water (with human and animal wastes, agricultural runoff, and industrial effluents); emissions International Airports: Kathmandu

Money: Nepalese Rupee

Languages in Nepal: Official language Nepali, but many other ethnic groups’ languages

Religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Muslim, Animism

Nepal Ethnic Groups: Chhettri, Brahman-Hill , Magar, Tharu, Tamang, Newar, Muslim, Kami, Yadav

Climate: From cool summers and severe winters in north to subtropical summers and mild winters in south

Terrain: Nepal has a diverse landscape, ranging from the humid Terai plains in the south to the mountainous Himalayas in the north, which makes it a major tourist destination.

Population: 25 millions, almost 40 % less than 14 years old

Literacy Percent: 45

Life expectancy: 59 years

GDP per Capita: USD 1400

Industry: tourism, carpets, textiles; small rice, jute, sugar, and oilseed mills; cigarettes; cement and brick production.

Agriculture: rice, corn, wheat, sugarcane, milk.

Exports: carpets, clothing, leather goods, jute goods, grain.

Voltage: 220v/50Hz

Country Calling Code: +977

Travel to Nepal: You can fly from Bangkok, New Delhi, Hong Kong, Doha, London, Singapore and many other international cities to Kathmandu directly.

Visa to Nepal: Can be obtained at Embassies and Consulates of Nepal. Visa on arrival is issued at Katmandu International Airport and most international border crossings. Visas are valid for up to six months from date of issue. Visas are valid for 60 days on first visit to Nepal in a visa year (1 Jan - 31 Dec), but only valid for 30 days when national is visiting Nepal for the second or more time in a visa year.

Visa-fee: Tourist: £20 (single-entry); £55 (multiple-entry). Business: applications can be made on arrival which need to be approved by the Ministry of Industry.

Airport Tax: NPR791 for international flights to Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka; NPR1, 130 for flights to all other countries. Children under 2 years are exempt.

Major infectious diseases in Nepal: bacterial diarrhea, hepatitis A, and typhoid fever, Japanese encephalitis and malaria.