Fun facts about Nepal
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The Kathmandu Valley was known as Nepal before the country's unification.
Nepal
Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
From the “Etymology” section
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Nepal is home to eight of the world's fourteen tallest peaks, including Mount Everest.
Nepal
Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
From the “Geography” section
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The Gopalas were the oldest dynasty mentioned as rulers of the central Himalayan kingdom known as 'Nepal'.
Nepal
Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
From the “History” section
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Photo: Department of Survey, Nepal Government · Public Domain
Nepal has been referred to as the 'Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal' since 2015.
Nepal
Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
From the “Government and politics” section
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The Hindu practice of Sati was banned in Nepal in 1919.
Nepal
Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Department of Survey, Nepal Government · Public Domain