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Nepal
Roof of the World
Overview
Home to eight of the world's ten tallest peaks including Everest, a Himalayan nation of ancient temples, diverse cultures, and trekking trails that draw adventurers worldwide.
Geographic Context
Region
Asia
Subregion
Southern Asia
Land Area
147,181 km²
Capital
Kathmandu
Languages
Nepali
Currencies
Nepalese rupee (₨)
At a Glance
53
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
37
Freedom
73
Security
50
Life Expectancy
70 yrs
Median Age
24.7 yrs
Urbanization
22%
Cost Index
25
Housing Index
8
Healthcare Access
44/100
Climate
Average Temperature
18.9°C
Most Temperate Cities
1 Saptari 25.5°C
2 Nawalparasi (West of Bardaghat Susta) 25.3°C
3 Rupandehi 25.3°C
4 Surkhet 25.3°C
5 Kapilvastu 25.3°C
Cities
Achham Arghakhanchi Kaski Kavrepalanchok Khotang Makwanpur Morang Mugu Mustang Myagdi Nawalparasi (West of Bardaghat Susta) Nawalpur
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Panchthar Parbat Pyuthan Rasuwa Rautahat Rolpa Rupandehi Sankhuwasabha Saptari Sarlahi Sindhuli Sindhupalchok Solukhumbu Sunsari Surkhet Tanahun Taplejung Terhathum Udayapur Western Rukum Baitadi Bajhang Bajura Bara Dang Dhanusha Dolakha Dolpa Doti Eastern Rukum Gulmi Humla Jhapa Kanchanpur Kapilvastu Kailali Kathmandu Chitwan Mahottari Parsa Banke Lalitpur Bardiya Dhading Syangja Palpa Lamjung Kalikot Bhaktapur Ilam Siraha Dhankuta Baglung Dailekh Dadeldhura Darchula Jumla Ramechhap Bhojpur Salyan Okhaldhunga Gorkha Manang Jajarkot Nuwakot
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 25
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 8
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 25.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 14/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 2/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 40 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 34
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 1.08% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 64 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 52/100
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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