Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of biodiversity due to its unique geographical position and altitudinal variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60m at sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt.Everest at 8,848m, all within a distance of 150km resulting into climatic conditions from Sub-tropical to Arctic. Nepal occupies only 0.1% of the earth but has:
8% of the world's population of birds (more than 848 species)
2% of all the flowering plants in the world 
4% of mammals on earth
11 of the world's 15 families of butterflies
600 indigenous plant families
319 species of exotic orchids Area | 147,181 sq.kms. | Geography: | Situated between China in the North and India in the South. | Capital: | Kathmandu | Population : | 22 Million | Language : | Nepali is the national language. English is understood by travel-trade people | Currency | Nepalese Rupee ( approximately US$ 1 = 69.05 as of August 1999. | Political System | Multi - party Democracy with constitutional monarchy. | Religion | Nepal enjoys the distinction of being the only Hindu Kingdom in the world. However, there is a harmonious blending of Hunduism and Buddhism. | Climate | 1.Winter: December-February
2.Spring: March - May
3.Summer: June - August
4.Autum : September- November | Cultural Heritage Nepal offers art and culture connoisseurs a range of choices for observing or enjoying the many aspects of its culture, architecture, and fine arts in the form of paintings, sculptures, and woodcarving. The three main historic cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur with numerous historical monuments, old palaces and palace squares, shrines and temples, ageless traditions and legends make it a veritable living museum. The Kathmandu Valley boasts of seven World Cultural Heritage Sites all within a radius of 20 kms. World Heritage Zones 1. Swayambhu
2. Bouddha
3. Bhaktapur Durbar Square
4. Changunarayan
5. Pashupatinath
6. Kathmandu Durbar Square
7. Patan Durbar Square
8. Lumbini (the birthplace of Lord Buddha)
Natural Heritage Thanks to Nepal's extensive and effective Parks and Reserves system, the country has managed to preserve more endangered species of flora and fauna than any other area in Asia. Nepal has nine National Parks and three Wildlife Reserves, which include areas in the highest mountains in the world as well as sub-tropical lowland of the plains. World Heritage Sites : 1. Everest National Park ( 1148 sq. kms)
2. Royal Chitwan National Park (932 sq. kms )  | | | | Other National Parks | Area in Sq.kms | 1. Royal Bardiya National Park
2. Langtang National Park
3. Shey-Phoksundo National Park
4. Rara National Park
5. Khaptad National Park | 968
1710
3555
106
225 | | | Hunting reserve | | Dhorpatan | 1325 | | | | | | | | | Wildlife Reserves | Area in Sq.kms | 1. Sukla Phanta Reserve
2. Parsa Reserve
3. Koshi - Tappu Reserve | 305
499
175 | | | | | | Conservation Areas | | 1. Annapurna
2. Makalu - Barun | 2600
2330 | | | | | | | [All datas and information from Nepal Tourism Board Tourist Service Center] |
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