Facts about Nepal
Facts about Nepal.
- Nepal is home to Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world. Mount Everest is located in the Himalayas, which is the highest mountain range in the world. Nepal is home to Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world. Mount Everest is located in the Himalayas, which is the highest mountain range in the world.
- Nepal is home to eight of the world’s 10 tallest mountains. The other two tallest mountains are K2 and Kangchenjunga, which are both located in neighboring Pakistan.
- Nepal is a landlocked country. It is bordered by China to the north and India to the south, east, and west.
- Nepal is a popular tourist destination. It is known for its stunning mountain scenery, its rich culture and history, and its friendly people.
- Nepal is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Lumbini, a small town in the Terai region of Nepal.
- Nepal is the only country in the world whose flag is not rectangular. It is a unique, two-tiered triangular flag with a white moon and a red sun in the center.
- Nepal is home to the Gurkhas, one of the most elite fighting forces in the world. The Gurkhas have served in the British Army for over 200 years and have fought in many wars, including the World Wars and the Falklands War.