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Kathmandu is the capital and most populous city of ______.
Kathmandu is the capital and most populous city of ______.
Nepal
The government type of Kathmandu is ______ government.
The government type of Kathmandu is ______ government.
Mayor–council
The population of Kathmandu is approximately ______ in its urban agglomeration.
The population of Kathmandu is approximately ______ in its urban agglomeration.
4 million
Kathmandu is located in the ______ Valley, a large valley in the high plateaus in central Nepal.
Kathmandu is located in the ______ Valley, a large valley in the high plateaus in central Nepal.
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The altitude of Kathmandu is ______ metres (4,600 feet).
The altitude of Kathmandu is ______ metres (4,600 feet).
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Kathmandu is located in ______ Province
Kathmandu is located in ______ Province
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______ is the nickname of Kathmandu
______ is the nickname of Kathmandu
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The motto of Kathmandu is सांस्कृतिक सहर, ______ महानगर
The motto of Kathmandu is सांस्कृतिक सहर, ______ महानगर
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Kathmandu was founded by ______
Kathmandu was founded by ______
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Kathmandu is the capital city of ______
Kathmandu is the capital city of ______
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Kathmandu City Profile
- Kathmandu is the capital and most populous city of Nepal.
Location
- Located in Bagmati Province, Nepal.
- Situated in the Kathmandu Valley, a large valley in the high plateaus in central Nepal.
- Coordinates: 27.71°N 85.32°E.
Geography
- Elevation: 1,400 m (4,600 ft) above sea level.
- Area:
- Capital city: 49.45 km2 (19.09 sq mi).
- Metro: 899 km2 (347 sq mi).
Demographics
- Population:
- Capital city: 856,767 (2021).
- Metro: Approximately 4 million.
- Density: 17,103/km2 (44,300/sq mi).
Government
- Type: Mayor–council government.
- Body: Kathmandu Metropolitan Government.
- Mayor: Balen Shah (Independent).
- Deputy Mayor: Sunita Dangol (UML).
- Executive Officer: Pradeep Pariyar.
Infrastructure
- Number of Wards: 32.
- Postal Code: 44600.
- Area code: 01.
Miscellaneous
- Nickname: City of Temples.
- Motto: "सांस्कृतिक सहर, काठमाडौं महानगर" (Cultural City, Kathmandu Metropolitan City).
- Founded by: Manjushri.
- Named after: Kasthamandap.
- Website: www.kathmandu.gov.np.
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Explore the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, and learn about its history, culture, and landmarks. From its nickname 'City of Temples' to its motto, get ready to discover the beauty of this Himalayan city.
