Nepal is known as a country of Mount Everest. Out of 10 highest peaks of the world, 8 lie in Nepal only. And this country is the Home Land of world famous warrior “The Gurkhas”.
Nepal Started furnishing work force to overseas countries from early 18th century with Gorkha Regiment for East India Company. British Govt. was impressed by bravery and honesty of Gurkhas and therefore, formed a separate Gorkha Regiment in 1815. The Gorkha fought for Britain in I II World war in heroic way. Since then overseas employment has been a great fascination for Nepalese Youth.
In 1985 the Government of Nepal made the Foreign Employment Act & enforced it to regulate the procedures. It Opened the for the Nepalese National going for overseas job to various Gulf Countries, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Israel, U.S.A & other European Countries through proper way. During last 20 years, more than one million workers have been drained to various countries for overseas jobs & earned a great fame.
Area
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1,47,181 Sq Kms. |
Capital
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Kathmandu |
Location
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Between Chaina & India |
Latitude
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80°12´ and 30° North |
Longitude
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80°4' and 88°12' East |
Geographical Condition | Plain Terai Mountain & Himalayan |
Ethnic Group Composition | Dravidian, Aryan, Mongolian & Muslim |
Political System
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Multiple Democracy with Constitual Monarchy |
Population
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25,000 Thousand (Approx) |
Standard Time
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+5.45 with GMT |
Office hour
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10 Am to 5PM |
Seasons
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Winter ( December-Feb) 1° to 18°C Summer ( March-May) 18° to 32° Monsoon (June -August) Autumn (Sept-Nov) 10° to 18° |
Climate | Combination of Cool & Sub-tropical |
Visa
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Availiable at Royal Nepal Embassy and Consulates abroad or on arrival at Tribhuvan International airport in Nepal |
Visa fee
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US $30 for single entry valid for 60 days US $80 for multiple entry. |
Official Language | Nepali, English is widely spoken & understood. Around 40 languages are practiced among' different races |
Main Source of Income | Tourism, Export of Handicrafts, Garments, Hand Knitted Carpets, Food-grains & Foreign Employment |