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Nepal — silhouette, capital and facts
Nepal is in Asia and its capital is Kathmandu. With about 30 million people and 147,516 km², it ranks 93rd in area and 49th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Nepal, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 30 million
- Area
- 147,516 km²
- Language
- Nepali
- Currency
- Nepalese rupee
- Flag colors
- red, blue, white
Borders
Nepal shares a land border with 2 countries: India, China.
Fun facts about Nepal
- Nepal has eight of the world's fourteen mountains above 8,000 meters, including Everest.
- Its flag is the only national flag that is not rectangular: it is two stacked triangles.
- Kathmandu is the starting point for many treks, and Lumbini is the birthplace of the Buddha.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Nepal?
The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu.
Which continent is Nepal in?
Nepal is in Asia.
Which countries border Nepal?
Nepal shares a land border with 2 countries: India, China.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Nepal?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Nepal is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Nepal?
Nepal has eight of the world's fourteen mountains above 8,000 meters, including Everest. Its flag is the only national flag that is not rectangular: it is two stacked triangles. Kathmandu is the starting point for many treks, and Lumbini is the birthplace of the Buddha.
More countries in Asia
Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Nepal. It is only an approximation.
- El Salvador — San Salvador, Central America
- Czechia — Prague, Europe
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