General

Topography Nepal is a landlocked country with a total land area of 147,181 sq.km. It lies between 26º 22' N - 30º 27' N latitude and 80º 4'E - 88º 12'E longitude. Roughly rectangular in shape, the land extends approximately 885-kms-east west and 145 kms. The country is bordered by China in the north and India in the south, west and east. details

Climate The climate is varied ranging from the sub-tropical Terai to the cool dry temperate and alpine climates in the northern Himalayan ranges. The Terai is the hottest part of the country, summer temperature may rise as high as 40ºc and is hot and humid. In the mid mountain regions, the summer is mild with temperature around 25º-27ºc. details

Political System The major feature of the new constitution is the adoption of a parliamentary system of government based on multi-party democracy with a constitutional monarchy. The concept of the rule of law is concentrated within an independent judicial system. The constitution also guarantees the safeguard of the basic human rights, freedom and equality. The constitution affirms that Nepal is a multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, democratic, independent, sovereign constitutional-monarchical kingdom. details

International Relations Nepal's foreign policy objectives are guided by the principles in the Charter of the United Nations and the Non-alignment. As such, Nepal enjoys cordial relations with all the countries of the world. This is also manifested by the expansion of the diplomatic relations which has reached 111 countries by 1998. Through 17 residential embassies, 3 consulates, and numerous honorary consul generals/consuls abroad. details