Nepal....

General Information
Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitudinal variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 m above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848 m, all within a distance of 150 km resulting into climatic conditions from Sub-tropical to Arctic.
Nepal – occupying only 0.1% of the earth – is home to:
- 2% of all the flowering plants in the world;
- 8% of the world's population of birds (more than 848 species);
- 4% of mammals on earth;
- 11 of the world's 15 families of butterflies (more than 500 species);
- 600 indigenous plant families;
- 319 species of exotic orchids.

NEPAL AT A GLANCE
Area: 147,181 sq. km
Geography: Situated between China in the north and India in the South.
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 22 Million
Language: Nepali is the national language. However, people understand and speak English as well.
Currency: Nepalese Rupee (approximately US$ 1 equals Rs. 74.65 ).
Political System: Multi-party Democracy With constitutional monarchy
Courtesy: Welcome Nepal