National Symbols of Nepal

Table Of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Country Information
3. Coat of arms
4. Flag map
5. Country motto
6. National animal
7. National flower
8. National bird
9. Rest of national symbols
10. State symbols
11. Neighbouring countries
12. Proverbs & sayings
13. Compare with other countries
14. Location

By | Updated on May 20, 2023

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Nepal is a country with a rich culture and ancient history, for a long time it was considered a mythical and inaccessible country.

The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu. The Kingdom of Nepal is located in southern Asia. In the southeast and west, it is neighboring India. To the north is the border with Tibet. Nepal has 9 of the highest peaks in the world, including Mount Everest.

The official language of the population of Nepal is Nepali, belonging to the Indo-Aryan group of the Indo-European language family. The population of Nepal speaks seventy different languages and dialects. The most numerous ethnic groups and castes of Nepal: Nepalese-46%, Chhetri-12.8%, mountain Bahuns-12.7%, Magars-7.1%, Tharu-6.8%, Tamangs-5.6%, Newari-5.5%.

More than 81% of Nepalese people practice Hinduism, 9% – Buddhism, and more than 4% – Islam.

The culture of Nepal is a unique combination of ancient traditions and modern innovations. There are many ethnic groups living in this country, so the culture there is multi-ethnic. In Nepal, a huge number of holidays are celebrated, and most of them have cultural or religious significance. The longest festival in Nepal is Dashain, which takes place in September-October, it is dedicated to the victory over the demon king.

Food in Nepal is as varied as the country itself. In general, the cuisine of Nepal is very similar to Indian cuisine. The main local dish is “dal”, which is made from rice with lentils and vegetable curry. People add a lot of spices and soy to the dal. The traditional non-alcoholic drink is black tea.

The Nepalese rupee is the official currency in Nepal (its international designation: NPR). One Nepali rupee = 100 paisam.

National day is 19th September. The national holiday is dedicated to the date of the adoption of the Constitution of Nepal in 2015.

The national symbols of Nepal are their Emblem, the Flag, and the National Anthem. Sayaun Thunga Phulka (Made of Hundreds of Flowers) is the national anthem of Nepal, adopted after the abolition of the monarchy on August 3, 2007, and written in the national style. Also, the Himalayan monal, the Rhododendron, and the fig are considered national symbols of Nepal.

– Further information regarding the symbols and knowledge of Nepal can be found in the table of contents –

Country information

Former name(s)	Gorkha kingdom
Official name(s)	Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Alternative name(s)	Federal Democratic Republic Of Nepal (official, English)
Regional location	Southern Asia, between China and India
Country name etymology	The name "Nepal" is derived from"Nepa" literally means "those who domesticate cattle"
Climate	Varies from cool summers and severe winters in north to subtropical summers and mild winters in the south
Terrain	Terai or flat river plain of the Ganges in the south, central hill region, rugged Himalayas in the north
Population	29,136,808
National Day	19 Sep 2015
Language(s)	Nepali
Religion	Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Kirant & Christianity
Country code	+977
Literacy rate	68%
Currency	Nepalese rupee
Capital city	Kathmandu
ISO	NPL
Domain(TLD)	.np
Ethnicity	Chhetri, Bahun, Magar, Tharu, and Tamang
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Nepali
Driving side	Drive on the Left-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	147,516 km² (56,956 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+05:45 (Nepal Standard Time)
Average elevation	3,265 m (10,712 ft)
Coastline	0 km (landlocked)
Mains electricity	230 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Nepal

Motto of Nepal

"Mother and motherland are greater than heaven"

National animal of Nepal

The National animal of Nepal is Cow

National flower of Nepal

The National flower of Nepal is Rhododendron. Botanical name is Azakeas.

National bird of Nepal

The National bird of Nepal is Himalayan monal

Rest of the National symbols of Nepal 👇

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  Founder
  Prithvi Narayan Shah
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  National dish
  Dal Bhat
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  National dance
  Ghatu Nritya
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  National dress
  Daura and Suruwal
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  National monument
  Shree Pashupatinath Temple
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  National anthem
  View Anthem
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  National fruit
  Not Declared
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  National drink
  Limbu
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  National colors
  Crimson, blue, and white
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  National sports
  Volleyball
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  National tree
  FIG
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  National poet
  Madhav Prasad Ghimire
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  National mausoleum
  Not Declared
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  National archives
  National Archives of Nepal
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  Central Bank
  Nepal Rastra Bank
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  Highest peak
  Mount Everest
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  National football team
  NEP
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  Tourism slogan
  Lifetime Experiences
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  Emoji flag
  ????????
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  National airline
  Nepal Airlines
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  National instrument
  Madal
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  National hero
  Gautam Buddha
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  President
  Bidhya Devi Bhandari
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  Prime Minister
  Sher Bahadur Deuba
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  Olympics Committee
  Nepal Olympic Committee
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  Passport
  Passport of Nepal
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  Army
  Nepali Army
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  Air Force
  Nepalese Army Air Service
• 
  Mythical Creature
  Yeti

Neighbouring countries of Nepal

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  China
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  India

Nepali Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

Someone who had nothing got bananas; he ate it without peeling it.

The farmer grows the corn, but the bear eats it.

When there is opportunity you have to be ready to break a diamond.

If you do right things, you don’t have to worry.

Explaining heaven to the King of Gods.

Look at the neck and swallow the bone.

Eating potato but boasting to be eating sweets.

Hold short services for minor gods.

Vanity blossoms but bears no fruit.

Compare Nepal with other countries

Compare Nepal with its neighbours

• Vs. China
• Vs. India

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