| Continent | : |
Asia
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| National border | : | In the north: Himalayas (Tibet / China), in the south, east and west: India |
| Location | : | 26°20' - 20°26' longitude 80°03' - 88°26' latitude |
| Inhabitants | : | approx.29 million |
| Capital | : | Kathmandu (1350 m above sea level) approx. 4 million inhabitants |
| Highest point | : | 8848 m above sea level M. (Mount Everest) |
| Lowest point | : | 75 m above sea level M. (Terai) |
| Tree line | : | approx. 4500 m above sea level M. |
| Snow line | : | approx. 2500 m above sea level M. in winter |
| Himalayas (Mountains) | : | 15% of the country above 3000 m above sea level. M. |
| Hill country | : | 68% of the country 500 m above sea level M. - 3000 m above sea level M. |
| Terai(Flatlands) | : | 17% of the country below 500 m above sea level. M. |
| Animals | : | Tiger, rhinoceros, elephant, panda, snow leopard, cow, yak, water buffalo, 800 different species of birds, depending on altitude |
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Religions |
: | Hindu 85% Buddhists 10% Muslim 3% Others 2% |
| Box | : | Brahmins Chetri Baishja Sudra (untouchables) 61 different ethnic groups |
| Language | : | National language is Nepali Over 70 other local dialects and languages English is compulsory in school |
| Cultivation | : | Rice, millet, buckwheat, wheat, potatoes, bananas, mango, pineapple, apples and many other fruits and vegetables depending on temperature and altitude |
| Textile | : | Pashmina and wool production from yak wool |
| Main income | : | Agricultural economy, tourism and work abroad. |
