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Complete details about Nepal in Asia with capital city Kathmandu
| Country Name | Nepal (Nepal) |
| Country Code | NPL |
| Capital City | Kathmandu |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Southern and Central Asia |
| Independence Year | 1769 |
| Population | 23930000 |
| Surface Area | 147181.0 |
| Life Expectancy | 57.8 years |
| GNP | 4768.0 (old 4837.0) |
| Government Form | Constitutional Monarchy |
Spoken Languages |
Bhojpuri (7.5%) Hindi (3.0%) Maithili (11.9%) Nepali [official] (50.4%) Newari (3.7%) Tamang (4.9%) Tharu (5.4%) |
Major Cities |
Kathmandu, Central (population 591835) Biratnagar, Eastern (population 157764) Pokhara, Western (population 146318) Lalitapur, Central (population 145847) Birgunj, Central (population 90639) |
Nepal's most recent News and Stories
| Publisher: The Associated Press | Tue, 22 May 2012 22:50:00 -0700 | |
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By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA, AP ? 2 minutes ago KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) ? Nepal's government wants the repeatedly extended Constituent Assembly to get yet another three months to finish writing the Himalayan nation's constitution, and even members of the ... read full story |
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| Publisher: The Hindu | Wed, 23 May 2012 13:37:40 -0700 | |
| Uncertainty grips Nepal read full story | ||
| Publisher: Washington Post | Tue, 22 May 2012 22:52:50 -0700 | |
| Nepal's government makes controversial proposal to extend Constituent Assembly ... read full story | ||
| Publisher: The State | Wed, 23 May 2012 04:22:53 -0700 | |
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By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA - AP KATMANDU, Nepal ? Days after four people died amid a traffic jam of climbers scrambling to conquer Mount Everest, Nepal officials said a similar rush up the world's tallest peak will begin soon, and there's little they can ... read full story |
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| Publisher: CBS News | Mon, 21 May 2012 21:31:56 -0700 | |
| Everest weekend death toll reaches 4 read full story | ||
| Publisher: Independent Online | Tue, 22 May 2012 23:15:06 -0700 | |
| Deaths raise fears of Everest overcrowding read full story | ||
| Publisher: Minneapolis Star Tribune | Sun, 20 May 2012 22:26:00 -0700 | |
| Nepal official says 3 climbers die descending from Everest summit, 2 more ... read full story | ||
| Publisher: IRINnews.org | Wed, 23 May 2012 00:27:56 -0700 | |
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KATHMANDU, 23 May 2012 (IRIN) - Sexual harassment is an everyday issue for women in Nepal, particularly in urban areas. Although exact numbers are unavailable, activists say the problem is on the rise and are demanding change. read full story |
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| Publisher: Mid Columbia Tri City Herald | Wed, 23 May 2012 01:34:52 -0700 | |
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By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA ? AP Nepal's government wants the repeatedly extended Constituent Assembly to get yet another three months to finish writing the Himalayan nation's constitution, and even members of the ruling parties are crying foul. read full story |
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