Welcome to Nepal 🇳🇵 — a remarkable landlocked destination in Southern Asia. Its official name is Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, and today around 29.7 million people call this Asia nation home, spread across roughly 147,181 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Nepal: key statistics, an introduction to Kathmandu, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Asia.
Geography of Nepal
Nepal lies in Southern Asia, in the Asia region of the world. Measuring roughly 147,181 square kilometres, it ranks 96th in the world by total area.
As a landlocked country, Nepal has no direct access to the open ocean, which has shaped its trade routes, cuisine and history in distinctive ways. It shares land borders with China and India.
Kathmandu serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Nepal has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Nepal is home to approximately 29.7 million residents — the 51st largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Nepaleses.
The main language spoken here is Nepali. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Nepal rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Nepalese rupee (NPR, symbol ₨). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Nepal is +977. Websites from the country typically use the .np internet domain.
If Nepal came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Kathmandu) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Nepal shares borders with 2 countries:
Fun facts about Nepal
- Nepal's flag emoji is 🇳🇵 — its two-letter country code is NP and its three-letter code is NPL.
- Nepal covers 147,181 km², ranking 96th in the world by area.
- With about 29.7 million people, Nepal holds the 51st spot in the world population ranking.
- Nepal is a member state of the United Nations.
- Nepal is one of the world's landlocked countries — it has no sea coastline.
Nepal — 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 approximately 29,651,054 people, ranking 51st in the world.
- Where is Nepal located?
- Nepal is located in Southern Asia, part of the Asia region. It is a landlocked country.
- What language is spoken in Nepal?
- The main language spoken in Nepal is Nepali.
- What currency is used in Nepal?
- Nepal uses the Nepalese rupee (NPR).
