Nepal, an independent country, lies between
80 degree 12' east longitude and 26 degree 22' and 30 degree 27' north
latitude.
| |
| Area: 140,800 square
km between 70 and 8848 meters altitude |
| Capital city: Kathmandu |
| People: Hindus, Newars, Tibetans,
Gurungs, Magars, Tamangs, Rais, Limbus, Sherpas |
| National Language: Nepali |
| Population: 24.6
million |
|
Urban population: 13% |
|
Population growth rate: 2.3% |
|
Infant
mortality (under one): 66 per 1000 live births |
|
Under
five mortality: 91 per 1000 live births |
|
Life expectancy (at birth): 60 years |
|
Maternal mortality rate: 740 per 100,000 live births |
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Religion:Hinduism 86.2%, Buddhism 7.8%, Muslims 3.8%, other 2.2% |
| Major industries: Tourism, Handicraft, Agriculture and Water Resources. |
| Currency: Rupee |
| GNP
per capita: $250 |
| Adult
literacy rate: 59%/24% Male/Female |
| Percentage
population with access to safe drinking water: Total 88%
Urban 94% Rural 87%. |
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