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What is the capital and largest city of Nepal?
Which of the following is the official language of Nepal?
What percentage of Nepal's population practiced Hinduism as of 2021?
Which of the following is the country's motto?
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As of 2023, what is the estimated GDP per capita of Nepal in nominal terms?
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What is the capital and largest city of Nepal?
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Which mountain is recognized as the highest point on Earth that is located in Nepal?
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What is the official language of Nepal?
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In which region was Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, born?
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Which two regions are separated from Nepal by narrow corridors?
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Study Notes
Country Overview
- Officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.
- Landlocked country located in South Asia, primarily in the Himalayas.
- Borders China to the north and India to the south, east, and west, with narrow separations from Bangladesh and Bhutan.
Geography
- Encompasses diverse landscapes including fertile plains, subalpine hills, and eight of the world’s ten tallest mountains.
- Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth, is located in Nepal.
Administrative Details
- Capital city: Kathmandu, which is also the largest city.
- Total area: 147,516 km² (93rd in the world).
- Population (2024 estimate): approximately 31.1 million, ranking 49th globally.
- Density: 180 people per km².
Government Structure
- Type: Federal parliamentary republic.
- Current leaders:
- President: Ram Chandra Poudel
- Vice President: Ram Sahaya Yadav
- Prime Minister: KP Sharma Oli
- Chief Justice: Bishowambhar Prasad Shrestha
Ethnic and Linguistic Composition
- Multi-ethnic population with about 30 recognized ethnic groups.
- Notable ethnic groups (2021):
- Khas Arya: 30.12%
- Chhetri: 16.45%
- Bahun: 11.29%
- 32.63% belong to other ethnicities.
- Official language: Nepali; recognized national languages include various mother-tongue languages.
Religion
- Predominant religions (2021):
- Hinduism: 81.19%
- Buddhism: 8.21%
- Islam: 5.09%
- Other minor religions include Kirant and Christianity.
Economy
- GDP (PPP) estimated at $150.8 billion (2023), ranking 84th worldwide.
- GDP (nominal) estimated at $41.339 billion (2023), ranking 102nd globally.
- Per capita GDP (PPP): $4,934 (150th); Per capita GDP (nominal): $1,352 (167th).
- Gini index: 32.8 indicating medium inequality.
Cultural Symbols
- Flag features two united crimson pennants with blue borders depicting the moon and sun.
- National motto: "Mother and Motherland are Greater Than Heaven."
- National anthem: "Made of Hundreds of Flowers" lasts 1 minute and 10 seconds.
Important Historical Milestones
- Unification date: 25 September 1768.
- Treaty of Sugauli signed on 4 March 1816.
- Federal Republic established on 28 May 2008.
- Current constitution adopted on 20 September 2015.
Other Details
- Currency: Nepalese rupee (NPR).
- Time zone: UTC+05:45 (Nepal Standard Time).
- Driving side: Left.
- Calling code: +977.
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Explore the rich geographical features and cultural symbolism of Nepal. This quiz highlights the significance of the Himalayan landscape and the national flag, depicting its unique colors and symbols. Test your knowledge on the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.
