The flag of Nepal is the world's only non-quadrilateral flag of a sovereign country. It takes the shape of two adjoining right-angled triangles and has a crimson red field with deep blue edges. Within the smaller upper triangle is an emblem of the upper half of a white sun resting on an upward facing white crescent. The lower triangle bears a white sun with twelve rays.

Nepal

Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

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Nepal (officially Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal) is an independent country located in Southern Asia, Asia. With a population of 29,911,840 people, it ranks #51 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 147,181 km² (#96 globally), with a population density of 203 people per km². The capital city is Kathmandu. The official language is Nepali.

Key Facts

Population

29,911,840

#51 world ranking

Area

147,181 km²

#96 world ranking

Population Density

203/km²

Capital

Kathmandu

Driving Side

Left

Timezones

1

UTC+05:45

Continent

Asia

Bordering Countries

2

neighboring countries

Languages

Currency

Bordering Countries (2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Nepal?
The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu.
What is the population of Nepal?
Nepal has a population of 29,911,840 people, ranking #51 in the world by population.
How big is Nepal?
Nepal covers an area of 147,181 km², ranking #96 in the world by area. The population density is 203 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Nepal?
The official languages of Nepal are: Nepali.
What is the currency of Nepal?
The currency of Nepal is Nepalese rupee (₨).
What countries border Nepal?
Nepal shares borders with 2 countries: India, China.

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