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 A few facts about Nepal:
- Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal.
- Nepal is a landlocked country between India and Tibet and is approximately 200 kilometres wide and 800 kilometres long. Over a quatre of Nepal lies higher 300 metres.
- Eight of the ten highest peaks of the world lie in Nepal including the highest peak of the world, Mount Everest (8824 metres), which lies on the boarder of Tibet and Nepal.
- Nepal has approximately 26 million residents.
- Religion: 81% Hindu, 11% Buddhist, 4% Muslim en 4% other.
- The average life expectancy is 59 years.
If you would like to know more about Nepal, please visit the following websites www.nationalgeographic.com and www.mapsofworld.com. To see beautiful pictures of Nepal have a look on Visiting the world
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 Latest news of Nepal
Visit Info Nepal and Nepal News for the latest news of Nepal.
Useful information for a trip to Nepal
- For the most up to date travel news visit www.worldtravelguide.net
- For information on vaccines visit www.mdtravelhealth.com
- Health information for travellers in Nepal: The CIWEC clinic is an international medical centre with western standards to treat foreigners, diplomats and aid-workers in Nepal, see www.ciwec-clinic.com.
- Please visit the Nepalese embassy or consulate in your country to see what legal documents, like visa, is required for a visit to Nepal. In some cases it is possible to buy a visa on arrival at the airport of Kathmandu, Nepal.
- Nepalese language: travellers and volunteers who would like to learn Nepali can visit www.nepal-academy.nl and www.learnnepali.com for more information.
- Visit www.lonelyplanet.com for the latest travel updates on routes, hostels, restaurants, travel agencies etc. in Nepal.
- Like to sponsor Stichting Veldwerk the Netherlands? Please book your trek (and other tours) at www.asianheritagetreks.com as 10% of the profit will be donated to the projects!
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