Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, nestled between India and China.
Known as the land of Mt. Everest (8,848.86m) 🏔️ and the birthplace of Lord Buddha (Lumbini). 🕊️
Located between 26°22' to 30°27' N latitude and 80°4' to 88°12' E longitude.
Covers 0.03% of the world’s land area, 0.3% of Asia, and 2.82% of South Asia.
Ranked 93rd largest country in the world and 5th in SAARC nations in terms of area.
🌏 Neighboring Countries & Distance
Borders: 1,690 km with India 🇮🇳 & 1,236 km with China 🇨🇳.
Nearest SAARC capital: Thimphu, Bhutan (400 km away).
Farthest SAARC capital: Male, Maldives (2,760 km away).
Nepal is 1,127 km away from the nearest sea (Bay of Bengal). 🌊
🗺️ Political Map Update (2020)
On May 18, 2020, Nepal’s Council of Ministers passed a new political map, officially including Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura (previously disputed areas).
New total area: 147,516 sq. km.
📏 Dimensions of Nepal
East to West: 885 km long.
North to South: 193 km wide.
Ranks 22nd among 44 landlocked countries in the world.
🕰️ Time Zone
Nepal Standard Time (NST) is based on longitude 86° 15' E, passing through Mt. Gaurishankar (Dolakha District).
