Nepal, [a] officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, [b] is a landlocked country in South Asia.It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain.It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north, and India to the south, east, and west, while it is narrowly separated from Bangladesh by the Siliguri Corridor, and from Bhutan …

Mar 6, 2025 · Nepal, country of Asia, lying along the southern slopes of the Himalayan mountain ranges and wedged between two giants, India and China. Its capital is Kathmandu. Years of self-imposed isolation and its rugged and difficult mountain terrain have left Nepal one of the least developed nations of the world.

4 days ago · KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Thousands of supporters greeted Nepal’s former king in capital Kathmandu on Sunday and demanded his abolished monarchy be reinstated and Hinduism brought back as a state religion.. An estimated 10,000 supporters of Gyanendra Shah blocked the main entrance to Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport as he arrived from a …

3 days ago · Thousands of supporters greeted Nepal’s former king in capital Kathmandu on Sunday and demanded his abolished monarchy be reinstated and Hinduism brought back as a state religion.

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Nepal (Nepali: नेपाल) is a country in South Asia between India and China. Mount Everest , the highest mountain in the world, and the central Himalaya Mountains are in Nepal. [ 17 ] 12 of the world's highest mountain peaks are in Nepal. [ 18 ]

Jan 8, 2024 · Nepal, a landlocked country in South Asia, spans an area of approximately 147,516 km 2 (56,956 mi 2). It sits wedged between two powerful countries, sharing its northern border with China's Tibet Autonomous Region and its other borders with …

Dec 18, 2024 · Exercise increased caution in Nepal due to the potential for isolated political violence. Country Summary: Political demonstrations intended to be peaceful can sometimes escalate into violence and may be met with force by Nepali authorities. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Nepal.

Jul 15, 2024 · Provides an overview of Nepal, including key dates and facts about this Himalayan country.

Nepal lies between China and India in South Asia. The country is slightly larger than the state of Arkansas. Nepal has the greatest altitude change of any location on Earth. The lowlands are at...