Nepal: Interesting Facts

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Where is the birthplace of Lord Buddha?

Nepal

What is the height of Mount Everest, located in Nepal?

8848m

What is the shape of the Nepali flag?

Triangular

What is the main ingredient of Momo, a popular fast food in Nepal?

<p>Flour</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the Nepalese population is Hindu?

<p>About 80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mountain peak is located in Nepal?

<p>Mount Everest (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about Nepal's landscape?

<p>It has the highest peak, deepest lake, and highest valley (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the population distribution of Nepal in terms of religion?

<p>About 80% Hindu (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is special about the 'Kumari' in Nepal?

<p>She is a living goddess (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of cows in Nepal?

<p>They are considered sacred and cannot be killed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Geography and Natural Features

  • Mount Everest, the world's highest peak (8848m), is located in Nepal.
  • Nepal has 8 of the world's 10 tallest mountains.
  • The country has an extraordinary landscape, featuring the highest lake, highest peak, deepest lake, highest valley, and deepest gorge.

Cultural Significance

  • Nepal is the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
  • The country has the densest concentration of world heritage sites.
  • The Nepali flag is the only triangular flag in the world.

Cuisine

  • Momo is the most popular fast food in Nepal, made from flour and filled with chicken, meat, or vegetable fillings.

Demographics and Religion

  • About 80% of the Nepalese population is Hindu.
  • Nepal is rich in diverse culture and language, with over 80 ethnic groups and over 120 languages.

Unique Practices and Beliefs

  • Cow is worshipped as Goddess Laxmi, and it is illegal to kill a cow in Nepal.
  • The only living Goddess, 'Kumari', lives in Nepal.

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