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Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of biodiversity due to its unique geographical position and altitudinal variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60m at sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848m, all within a distance of 150km resulting into climatic conditions from Sub-tropical to Arctic.
Nepal occupies only 0.1% of the earth but has:
- 8% of the world's population of birds (more than 848 species)
- 2% of all the flowering plants in the world
- 4% of mammals on earth
- 11 of the world's 15 families of butterflies
- 600 indigenous plant families
- 319 species of exotic orchids |
Nepal have five climatic seasons. They are classified by months as:
1. Winter: December, January and Feburary
2. Spring: March Apri andl May
3. Summer: June July and August
4. Autum: September Octuber and November |
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Basic Information Of Nepal
Area:147,181 sq.kms.
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 30 Million
Geography: Situated between China in the North and India in the South.
Language: Nepali(National Language), Maithali, Bhojpuri, Sanskrit, English
Currency: Nepalese Rupee (approximately US$ 1 = 70.00 as of April2010.)
Political System: Multi - party Democracy
Religion: Secular country. Majority of people adopt Hinduism and Buddhism.
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World Heritage Sites:
1. Swayambhu Nath
2. Bouddha Nath
3. Bhaktapur Durbar Square
4. Changunarayan
5. Pashupatinath
6. Kathmandu Durbar Square
7. Patan Durbar Square
8. Lumbini (the birthplace of Lord Buddha) |
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Cultural Heritage
Nepal offers art and culture connoisseurs a range of choices for observing or enjoying many aspects of its culture, architecture, and fine arts in the form of paintings, sculptures, and woodcarving.
The three main historic cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur with numerous historical monuments, old palaces and palace squares, shrines and temples, ageless traditions and legends make it a veritable living museum. The Kathmandu Valley boasts of seven World Cultural Heritage Sites all within a radius of 20 kms.
Natural Heritage sites:
Thanks to Nepal's extensive and effective Parks and Reserves system, the country has managed to preserve more endangered species of flora and fauna than any other area in Asia. Nepal has nine National Parks and three Wildlife Reserves, which include areas in the highest mountains in the world as well as sub-tropical lowland of the plains. |
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National Parks:
1. Everest National Park (1148 sq. kms)
2. Chitwan National Park (932 sq. kms )
3.Bardiya National Park
4. Lang tang National Park
5. Shey-Phoksundo National Park
6. Rara National Park
7. Khaptad National Park (968 sq. kms) |
Reserves:
1. Dhorpatan hunting reserve (1325 sq. kms)
2. Sukla Phanta Reserve
3. Parsa Reserve
4. Koshi - Tappu Reserve (305 sq. kms)
Conservation Areas
1. Annapurna conservation
2. Makalu – Barun conversation (2600 sq. km) |
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