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Introduction
Known as the Land of Everest and being “The
only Hindu Kingdom in the world”, the kingdom of Nepal
is a land of sublime scenery, one of the world’s best and
Archeologically very important temples, and some of the best walking
trails on the Earth. Although the GDP of “The
Land of Buddha” is very low, but it is rich in scenic
splendour and cultural treasures.
The kingdom has long exerted a pull on the Western imagination and
it's a difficult place to dislodge from your memory once you visit
Nepal and return.
This is why so many travelers are forced to visit Nepal again and
again with a greater appreciation of its natural and cultural
complexity, a stout pair of walking boots and a desire for improved
leg-definition.
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Name of the Country:
Kingdom of Nepal
Area: 140,800 sq km
Population: 23 million
Capital city: Kathmandu
People: Hindus, Newars, Tibetans, Gurungs,
Magars, Tamangs, Rais, Limbus, Sherpas
National Language: Nepali
Religion: Hindu
Government: Parliamentary Democracy
Prime Minister: Sher Bahadur Deuba
King: His Majesty Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev
GDP:
US$27.4 billion
GDP per head: US$1100
Annual growth: 6%
Inflation: 2.1%
Major industries: Tourism, Handicraft,
Agriculture and Water Resources.
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