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Nepal

Asia
Capital
Kathmandu
Population
29,964,614
Area
147,181 km²
Currency
Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Phone Code
+977
ISO Codes
NP / NPL
ISO numeric
524
Internet domain
.np
Timezone
UTC+5:45
Religion
Hinduism, Buddhism

About Nepal

Nepal is a landlocked Himalayan nation home to eight of the world's ten tallest mountains, including Mount Everest. Kathmandu is surrounded by UNESCO World Heritage temples.

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Languages

Nepali

Nepal in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density204 people per km²
rank 50 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population0.37 %
world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of Asia0.629% of its people, 0.46% of its land area
Area in square miles56,827
1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in sizeBangladesh (147,570 km²)
Closest in populationIvory Coast (31,165,654 people)

Who else uses NPR?

Nepal is the only country in our list that uses NPR.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Nepal?
The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu.
What is the population of Nepal?
Nepal has a population of approximately 29,964,614 people.
What currency does Nepal use?
The currency of Nepal is the Nepalese Rupee (NPR).
What languages are spoken in Nepal?
The official or major languages of Nepal are Nepali.

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