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Nepal

Nepal is a landlocked country in Southern Asia, covering about 147,181 km² (56,827 sq mi). Its capital is Kathmandu. It shares a land border with China and India.

Capital
Kathmandu
Continent
Asia
Region
Southern Asia
Area
147,181 km²
Language
Nepali
Currency
Nepalese rupee
Calling code
+977
Internet domain
.np
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Countries bordering Nepal

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