Nepal has a different place in the geography of the world. There are many such things in this country that separate this country from other countries such as language, living style, dress, culture, religion, business. Let us know about some such unique facts related to the country of Nepal and important events related to history, knowing which your knowledge will increase.

Nepal Country Quick General Knowledge

CountryNepal
CapitalKathmandu
CurrencyNepalese Rupee
ContinentAsia
Father/Founder of CountryKing Tribhuwan, Prithvi Narayan Shah 
National Anthem of CountrySayaun Thunga Phulka, (Made of Hundreds of Flowers)

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Scholars have different beliefs regarding the etymology of the word Nepal. There is no concrete evidence about the origin of the word "Nepal", but according to a well-known belief, the word has formed a sage and pal (cave). Kathmandu, once the capital of Nepal, is believed to have been the austerity site of the sage. This land was named Nepal due to being nurtured by Muni, Nepal's history was influenced by the Indian empires but it was the only country in South Asia that survived British colonialism. However, in the Battle of the British (1814–16) and the resulting treaty, most of the territories of the then Nepali Empire came under British India and even today these Indian states are part of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and West Bengal.
The shape of Nepal on the map is of a diagonally parallel quadrilateral. The total length of Nepal is around 800 km and width is 200 km. The total area of ​​Nepal is 147516 square kilometers. Nepal is geographically divided into three parts - the mountainous region, the Shivalik region and the Terai region. Together, a group of epithets known as 'Bhitri Madhes' is situated between the Mahabharata mountain range and the Churia range of the mountainous region. This area is situated between the mountains and the lowlands. The Himali Hills and Terai region is spread across the country in the east-west direction and the Yini region is divided by Nepal's major rivers.
Nepal's gross domestic product (GDP) for 2018 was $ 28.8 billion. With an annual growth rate of 6.3% in 2018, and expected to reach 7.1% in 2019, Nepal is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. However, the country ranks 165th in the world in per capita GDP and 162nd in GDP per capita at PPP. Nepal has been a member of the WTO since 23 April 2004.
The official language of Nepal is Nepali and the people of Nepal are also called Nepali. The culture of Nepal is similar to that of Tibet and India. Other languages ​​of Nepal include several languages ​​spoken in Nepal, such as Kiranti, Gurung, Tamang, Magar, Nepa language Neva, Gorkhali, etc. Here the dress, language and dish are the same. The common food of Nepal is gram dal, rice, tarkari, pickle. This type of food is eaten both in the morning and at night in the day. Chivda and tea are also popular in food.
  • Nepal is officially called the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, a landlocked Himalayan nation located in the Indian subcontinent of South Asian.
  • Nepal borders India in the south, east and west and Tibet, an autonomous region of China in the north.
  • The interesting aspect of Nepal's history is that it has never been a slave to any country, although it has passed through the era of royalty.
  • The total area of ​​Nepal is 147,181 sq km. (56,827 square miles).
  • Nepali is the official language of Nepal.
  • The name of Nepal's currency is Nepalese Rupee.
  • According to the World Bank, the total population of Nepal in 2016 was 29 million.
  • The religion of most people in Nepal is Hindu, Buddhist, Islam and Christian.
  • The major ethnic groups in Nepal are Chhetri, Bahu, Magra and etc.
  • Nepal is a country where ethnic conflicts have never taken place even though there are more than 80 castes.
  • Gautama Buddha (Mahatma Buddha) was born in 623 BC. A place called Lumbini was born in Nepal.
  • Nepal has its own calendar named Nepal Sambat (Nepāl Sambat) which is 56 years 8 months ahead of the Georgian (English) calendar, due to which the year 2075 is currently going on in Nepal.
  • In Nepal, it is officially a Saturday holiday and not Sunday like other countries.
  • The magnitude of the 2015 earthquake was between 7.8 (Mw) to 8.1, killing about 8,800 people and injuring over 21,000 people and leaving 3.5 million people homeless.
  • The highest mountain in Nepal is Mount Everest, which is 8,848 meters high, it is also the highest mountain in the world.
  • 15 September 1846 - Nepal was captured by Jung Bahadur Rana.
  • 15 September 1846 - Jung Bahadur Rana came to power in Nepal.
  • 16 December 1862 - Nepal accepted the constitution of its state.
  • 21 December 1923 - A treaty was signed by Nepal and the United Kingdom, which already determines the international status of Nepal as an independent and sovereign nation.
  • 15 January 1934 - An earthquake measuring 8.7 struck India and Nepal. About 11,000 lives were lost in this earthquake.
  • 16 July 1951 - The country of Asia became independent from Nepal, Britain.
  • 29 May 1953 - Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norge became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest on the 39th birthday of Tenzing Norge. Sir Edmund Parival Hillary was a climber, explorer and philanthropist of New Zealand. Tenzing Norgi gave birth to Namgyal Wangdi and often known as Sherpa Tenzing, a Nepali Sherpa was a climber.
  • 29 May 1953 - New Zealand mountaineer Edmund Hillary and Nepali-Indian Sherpamounner Tenzing Norge Shikhar became the first to reach Mount Everest.
  • 14 March 1955 - Prince Mahendra became the king of Nepal.
  • 25 May 1955 - The first climb of Kanchejanga, the third highest mountain in the world. It grows in a section of the Himalayas with a height of 8,586 meters (28,169 ft) called Kangchenzanga Himal which is limited by the Tamur River in the west and the Teesta River in the east. Kanchanjunga Himal is located in eastern Nepal and Sikkim, India. British campaign team led by Charles Evans. The brown and George band reached the peak, then Norman Hardy and Tony Streether the next day.
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Nepal FAQs:

The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu.

The currency of Nepal is Nepalese Rupee.

Nepal is the part of Asia continent.

The languages spoken in Nepal are Nepali, Newar, Maithali, Bhojpuri, Tharu, Tamang, and others.

The national anthem of Nepal is "Sayaun Thunga Phulka, (Made of Hundreds of Flowers)".

King Tribhuwan, Prithvi Narayan Shah  is considered the founder/father of Modern Nepal.

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