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ECO TOURISM IN NEPAL - MAIN FEATURES

Official name:

Nepal

Location and borders:

Nepal is located in Asia and it is bordered on the north by China and on the south by India.

Total land area:

Nepal has an extension of 147,181 km²

Capital:

The Capital of Nepal is Kathmandu.

Administrative Divisions:

Nepal is divided in 14 zones which are grouped into 5 "development regions".

The 5 development regions and its respective zones:

West Region - Pashchim

• Gandaki
• Lumbini
• Dhaulagiri

East Region - Purva

• Mechi
• Kosi
• Sagarmatha

Central Region - Madhya

• Janakpur
• Bagmati
• Narayani

Midwest Region - Madhya Pashchim

• Karnali
• Rapti
• Bheri

Far West Region - Sudur Pashchim

• Seti
• Mahakali

Official language:

The official language is Nepali.

Government:

Representative democracy

Population:

According to the census 2007: 28,287,000

Currency:

Rupee