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[[File:Flag of Nepal.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Flag of Nepal]]

{{Infobox country
| conventional_long_name = Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
| flag = Flag of Nepal.svg
| flag_caption = Flag of Nepal
| motto = "जननी जन्मभूमिश्च स्वर्गादपि गरीयसी" (Mother and motherland are greater than heaven)
| anthem = "[[Sayaun Thunga Phoolka]]"
| capital = [[Kathmandu]]
| largest_city = [[Kathmandu]]
| languages = [[Nepali]] (official)
| government_type = Federal parliamentary republic
| president = [[Ram Chandra Poudel]]
| prime_minister = [[Pushpa Kamal Dahal]]
| legislature = [[Federal Parliament of Nepal]]
| established = 25 September 1768 (Unification by Prithvi Narayan Shah)
| republic = 28 May 2008 (Monarchy abolished)
| area = 147,516 km²
| population = 30 million (2023 est.)
| currency = [[Nepalese rupee]] (रु)
| timezone = NPT (UTC+05:45)
| drives_on = left
| tld = .np
| calling_code = +977
| preceded_by = [[Kingdom of Nepal]]
}}

'''Nepal''' is a landlocked country located in South Asia, bordered by [[India]] to the south, east, and west, and [[China]] to the north. Known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse geography, Nepal is home to eight of the world's ten tallest mountains, including [[Mount Everest]], the highest point on Earth.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/Nepal</ref>

== Geography ==
Nepal stretches from the [[Himalayas]] in the north to the [[Terai]] plains in the south. It has a diverse climate ranging from alpine in the north to subtropical in the south.

* '''Capital''': [[Kathmandu]]
* '''Major Cities''': Pokhara, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Biratnagar
* '''Area''': 147,516 km²
* '''Official Language''': [[Nepali]]
* '''Currency''': [[Nepalese rupee]] (NPR)

== History ==
Nepal has a long and complex history. It remained an independent kingdom for centuries and was never colonized, unlike its neighbors. In 2008, after a decade-long civil war and the abolition of the monarchy, Nepal became a federal democratic republic.<ref>https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/nepal/</ref>

* '''Ancient Roots''': Birthplace of [[Siddhartha Gautama]] (Buddha) in [[Lumbini]].
* '''Malla and Shah Dynasties''': Contributed to the rich architectural and cultural heritage.
* '''Modern Era''': Transitioned from monarchy to democracy in the 21st century.

== Religion and Culture ==
Nepal is multi-ethnic and multi-religious:
* '''Major Religions''': [[Hinduism]] and [[Buddhism]]
* '''Festivals''': Dashain, Tihar, Holi, Buddha Jayanti
* '''Cultural Sites''': Lumbini, Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/Nepal/Cultural-life</ref>

== Economy ==
Nepal’s economy is largely based on agriculture, remittances, tourism, and trade. Mountaineering and trekking are major contributors due to the presence of the Himalayas.<ref>https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/nepal/overview</ref>

== Government ==
Nepal is a federal parliamentary republic.
* '''President''': Ceremonial head of state
* '''Prime Minister''': Executive head of government
* '''Parliament''': Bicameral Federal Legislature

== International Relations ==
Nepal maintains diplomatic relations with countries around the world and is a member of the [[United Nations]], [[SAARC]], and [[Non-Aligned Movement]].

== Quick Facts ==
* '''Internet TLD''': .np  
* '''Calling Code''': +977  
* '''Time Zone''': UTC+5:45

== See Also ==
* [[Mount Everest]]
* [[Lumbini]]
* [[Kathmandu Valley]]
* [[Himalayas]]
* [[Gurkhas]]

== References ==
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