Introduction to nepal

Map of Nepal

This is the flag of Nepal.

It is the only flag in the world not to consist of a rectangular shape.

The picture in the top triangle symbolises the moon.

The picture in the bottom triangle symbolises the sun.

This is also the most mathematic flag in the world

Flag of Nepal

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2Gne3UHKHs)

Capital City: Kathmandu

Population: 30,485,798 (2011) World bank

Life Expectancy: 68.4 years (2010)World Bank

Religion: Hindu 80.6%,

Buddhist 10.7%

Muslim 4.2%

Kirant 3.6%

other 0.9% (2001 census)

Nepal was the world's last constitutionally declared Hindu state

Simple facts

Language: 48% Nepali

52% Regional dialects

Many people working in government and business in Nepal are also able to speak English.

Literacy: 45% of the total population over 15 years of age can read and write.

65% of these people are male.

This means only around 35% of females in Nepal can read and write.