Nepal

Where is Nepal?

Nepal is in Southern Asia, Asia, bordering China, India. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Kathmandu

Continent

Asia

Subregion

Southern Asia

Population

28,087,871

Land area

147,181 km²

ISO codes

NP / NPL

Languages

Nepali

Coastline

Landlocked

Currency

Nepalese rupee (NPR)

Calling code

+977

Internet domain

.np

How Nepal compares

Nepal ranks 50th of 194 countries on this site by population and 93rd by land area — roughly 0.4% of their combined population. In Asia it ranks 20th of 46 by population and 27th by area. It has no coastline. It shares land borders with 2 other countries.

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Did you know?

1. Nepal is the only country with a non-rectangular national flag — two stacked triangles represent the Himalayas and two major religions.
2. Sherpa guides from high valleys enable summit attempts on Everest, passing down mountaineering expertise through generations.
3. The Kumari tradition in Kathmandu Valley selects a young girl from the Newar community to embody divine presence until puberty.
4. Dashain festival honors goddess Durga with family reunions, bamboo swings erected in villages, and tika blessings on foreheads.
5. Buddha was born in Lumbini in the southern Terai, now a pilgrimage park marked by an engraved pillar from Emperor Ashoka.

Bordering countries

• China
• India

Nepal: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Nepal?

The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu.

What continent is Nepal in?

Nepal is in Asia, specifically the Southern Asia subregion.

What is the population of Nepal?

Nepal has a population of roughly 28,087,871 people, across a land area of 147,181 km².

What language is spoken in Nepal?

The main language of Nepal is Nepali.

Which countries border Nepal?

Nepal shares a land border with 2 countries: China and India.