Nepal


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Flag Description
Red with a blue border around the unique shape of two overlapping right triangles; the smaller, upper triangle bears a white stylized moon and the larger, lower triangle bears a white 12-pointed sun.

Currency
Nepalese rupee.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 21, 2009. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Southern asia, between china and india.

Climate
Varies from cool summers and severe winters in north to subtropical summers and mild winters in south.

Terrain
Terai or flat river plain of the ganges in south, central hill region, rugged himalayas in north.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Kanchan Kalan 70 m. The highest point is at Mount Everest 8,850 m (1999).

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Nepal

This is a map of Nepal. The map illustrates the location of Kathmandu and its proximity to Janakpur, Bhaktapur, Mount Everest

Other countries on this map include: China / Bangladesh / India

Nepal News:
Bardot appeal over Nepal festival
Former film star Brigitte Bardot urges Nepal's president to stop a ritual slaughter of animals in an upcoming religious festival.
Nepal minister defiant over slaps
A Nepalese official assaulted by a minister last week is still waiting for an apology, as the minister defends her actions.

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