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ABOUT NEPAL

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Nepal is one of the wealthiest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitude variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60m above sea level in the Terai area to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8848 m, all within a distance of 150 km resulting into climatic conditions from Sub-tropical to Arctic.

Area: 147,181 Sq. Km.
Longitude: 80° 4’ and 88°12’ East.
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 25 millions
People: Nepal has more than 70 ethnic groups and over 100 spoken languages
Language: Nepali is the official language of Nepal. However, English is understood and spoken by majority of people in Kathmandu valley and other major cities.
Political-System: Multiparty Democracy
Time: 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of GMT and 15 min. ahead of Indian Standard Time
National Flower: Rhododendron- Arboretum (Lali Gurans)
Religion: Main religion in Nepal is Hinduism. However Buddhism, Islam and Christianity religions are followed by some people. All religions even in minority have co-existed harmoniously in Nepal for ages.
Vegetation: Most outstanding bio-diversity in the world, ranging from sub-tropical Rain-forests to Alpine deserts.
Electricity: 220 Volts AC - 50 Cycles
Weather: Climate ranges from Tropical in the lowlands to arctic in higher altitudes
Monsoon: June to mid-September.

Souvenirs

Nepali and Tibetan handicraft is quite interesting: colorful fabrics, woodcarving, jewelry, paintings and Tanka, masks and much more…

Main Summits
Everest - 8848 m
Daulaghiri - 8167 m
Nilgiri - 6940m
Tilicho - 7132m
Annapurna 1 - 8091m
Annapurna-South - 7273m
Trake Kang - 7193m
Gangapurna - 7454m
Annapurna-III - 7555m
Machhapuchare   - 6997m
Pisang Peak   - 6091m
Annapurna-IV   - 7525m
Annapurna-II   - 7937m
Lamjung Himal   - 6986m

Nepali Food & Drinks
The basic Nepali dish is called Dal-Baht and it’s a vegetarian meal composed by the following:

Dal - lentil soup usually eaten with rice. most popular lentils usued as dal in Nepal are black, red and yellow.
Sag - Green Vegetables - Spinach, mustard greens or broad-leaved mustard. A standard accompaniment to plain rice for lunch or dinner.
Alu – Potatoes are also quite commonly used in everyday meals.
Bhat - steamed rice.
Tarkari - any vegetable or group of vegetables in curry, usually broth. can be made in thousands ways.
Achar - a sour, spice or seet pickle. can be made in thousand ways. the most poplar are made of ground tomatoes, sliced radish, ground coriander, boiled or diced potatoes.

The Dal Baht is usually served in two portions, when you have finished your plate and if you want more, another ration of rice, dal and vegetable will be served again.

Most people are vegetarians but some also eat meat:
Masu - meat with spices (curry) and gravy. usually served with rice. Some Nepalese eat chicken or mutton. Some eat buffalo and pork. Almost no one eats cow. Killing cow is prohibited in Nepal and is punishable by law.
Momo - (Newari and Tibetan) a dumplings filled with minced meat (usually buffalo but also chicken), served steamed or fried. very popular appetizer, afternoon snack or evening meal.

Cheese – Cow or Yack cheese.

Desserts

Dahi - Yogurt/Curd
Juju Dhau - popular creamy curd from Bhaktapur. Juju literally means ‘‘king".
Sikarni - curd mixed with dried fruits.

Drinks

Tschia - Black tea.
Dudh tschia – Black tea with milk is what most people drink at any time day and night.
Rakshi – Millet alcohol.

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