Nepal is divided administratively into five development regions, 14 zones, 77 districts, 7 provinces, 6 metropolitan cities, 11 sub-metropolitan cities, 460 rural municipalities, and 276 municipalities (Gaunpalika). Many songs are about the hardships of the life of the country. Still prevalent for all ages, these songs are iconic. Each of 36 ethnic groups in Nepal has traditional folk songs in their language. There is a variety of popular Nepali music which comprises of both traditional and modern. In peace and unity, 102 ethnic groups, 92 spoken and religious languages coexist. It is a nation that is ethnically diverse, with different races, castes, tribes and rituals. In Nepal, other religion practised include Christianity and Islam. Buddhism is another religion officially practised by only about 10 % of the population, an important follow-up since Nepal is the birthplace of Buddha. Hinduism is followed by almost 80% of the population. The total population of the country, according to 2068 census, is 26494504. However, Nepali is spoken in cities and taught in schools.
Different ethnic groups speak other languages in Nepal. Nepali is spoken in India too which is among the 23 official languages and is widely spoken in Bhutan. People also speak Nepali of various ethnic groups as a second language. Nepali is the national language which is widely used in administration in the country. Millions of Nepalese more regularly talk it as a second language. Nepali is the mother tongue of the 48% of the population in Nepal. Climbing Mount Everest has become a successful and popular mountain climbing adventure. The mountain was named Everest after the former Surveyor General of India in the nineteenth century, George Everest. With an elevation of 8,850 meters (29,035 feet), it is considered the highest point on Earth. It lies within China’s autonomous region, i.e. Mount Everest is the highest peak in the Himalayan Mountain Range. The country is divided into three topographical regions which are the Mountain Region and the Hilly Region ( in Northern part) and the Terai region which is located in the southern part of country. The world’s highest mountain, 8848-meter high Mt.
The Highest MountainsĮight of the top ten mountains in the world are located in Heavenly country, Nepal. Winter in the mountains is cold and snowy, with temperatures below freezing. There are five seasons: Summer (March-May), Monsoon (June-August), Autumn (September-November) and Winter (December-February). The climate of Nepal is tropical in the Southern part (Terai), Temperate in the Hilly region and Artic in the High Altitude Area (Mountain Region). The most prominent trekking destination in Nepal is the Himalayan Region and it is famous for its high peaks including Kanchenjunga, Manaslu, Dolpo and others. Nepal is also famous among trekkers and mountaineerings due to some of its superb tracks. However, most of the popular trekking routes are usually found in the South, west and the central areas of the country. There are many popular trekking routes throughout Nepal. Trekking to reach the top of the mountain is possible throughout the year, but the winter period is the prime time for climbing. The most famous tourist spot in Nepal is Everest, and the surrounding areas of Mount Everest and nearby regions. Some people even consider Nepal to be a part of the World Heritage List, due to the many natural wonders that are present in this country. When people think of Nepal, they automatically think of the Himalayan peaks that have made this country famous around the globe. It is about 800 kilometers in length and 200 kilometers in width with an area of 1,47,181 square kilometers. It has a border with China in the North and India in the west, east and south. Nepal is a small and beautiful, developing landlocked nation.