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Cliffs with caves used as Buddhist retreats, in Mustang
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| Quick facts about Nepal |
| Country code: NP | | Zone: Asia | | Country local name: Nepali | | Demonym: Nepali | | Official languages: Nepali | | Driving on the left side of the road | | Currency: NPR (Nepalese Rupee) | | Internet TLD: .np | | Calling code: +977 | | Time zone: NPT (UTC+5:45) - Summer (DST) not observed (UTC+5:45) | | Population: 27.133.000 | | Capital: Kathmandu | | Biggest city: Kathmandu |
| Borders: China, India |
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Political issues
Even if the decade-long Maoist insurgency has ended, the longer-term security situation in Nepal remains unpredictable and could deteriorate quickly.
Travellers should be updated with latest news and should seek for authorized local guidance along their vacation.
Floods
The monsoon (June to September )can cause floods that severely damage large Nepalese regions. The most affected regions are: Banke, Bardiya, Mahottari, Dhanusha, Jhapa, Sarlahi, Rautahat and Saptari. Travellers should be updated with weather news and roads condition all along their vacation. |
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