Nepalese rupee is official currency of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. Subdivided into 100 paisa, controlled by Nepal Rastra Bank. Introduced in 1932 replacing Nepalese mohar at 2:1 rate
Located in Gandaki Province, Nepal, at 8,091 metres (26,545 ft). Named after Hindu goddess of food, meaning "everlasting food". Surrounded by Annapurna Conservation Area covering 7,629 square kilometres
Sherpas are Tibetan ethnic group native to Nepal and China's Tibetan Autonomous Region. Majority live in eastern Nepal, with some in Bhutan and India. 2011 Nepal census recorded 512,946 Sherpas (1.1% of population)
Nepal has 124 mother tongues according to 2021 census. Nepali is official language at federal level. Constitution allows provinces to choose additional official languages. Language Commission recommended 14 official languages for provinces
Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, located in the Himalayas. Borders China to the north, India to the south, east and west. Contains eight of the world's ten tallest mountains, including Mount Everest. Divided into Himal-Pahad-Terai regions with diverse climates
Nepal's flag is the world's only non-rectangular state and civil flag. Flag combines two single pennants, known as double-pennon. Current design adopted in 1962 by Shankar Nath Rimal. Flag's history dates back to ancient Gorkha kingdom