Formation
Sep 25, 1768
Sep 25, 1768
Kathmandu
30.03 million (2021)
A landlocked country in South Asia that is mainly situated in the Himalayas. It has some of the most rugged mountain terrain in the world. The summit point of the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, is on the China–Nepal border.
It frequently experiences earthquakes. Changu Narayan is the oldest temple in Nepal and dates back to 464 AD. The country's main industries include agriculture, tourism, textiles, cement and brick production.