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Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of
bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and
altitude variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60
meters above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt.
Everest at 8,848 meters, all within a distance of 150 kilometers
resulting in climatic conditions from sub-tropical to arctic.
This wild variation foster an incredible variety of ecosystems,
the greatest mountain range on earth, thick tropical jungles
teeming with a wealth of wildlife, thundering rivers, forested
hills and frozen valleys.
Within this spectacular geography is also one of the richest
cultural landscapes anywhere. The country is a assortment of
ethnic groups and sub-groups who speak over 93 languages and
dialects. Nepal offers an astonishing diversity of sightseeing
attractions and adventure opportunities found nowhere else on
earth. And you can join in the numerous annual festivals that
are celebrated throughout the year in traditional style
highlighting enduring customs and beliefs.
The most exhilarating titles with which Nepal has been admired
and praised by various renowned travel writers in recognition of
her cultural richness,
• Living cultural Museum
• Shangri-La
• Roof of the World
• Birth place of the Apostle of Peace
• Country of Living Goddess
• City of Golden Pagodas and Parasols
• Himalayan Pilgrimage
• Nature amphitheatre
• Melting pot of Hinduism and Buddhism
• A tiny Nation of 103 ethnic groups and 93 spoken languages
Birth place of Sita
• Abode of Shiva
• Land of Mysticism & Exoticism
• Land of non-stop festivals is explicit and self-explanatory.
They tell the world about our incomparable & prosperous cultural
heritage.
Nepal - occupying only:
- 0.1% of the earth - is home to:
- 2% of all the flowering plants in the world
- 8% of the world's population of birds (more than 848
species)
- 4% of mammals on earth
- 11 of the world's 15 families of butterflies (more than
500 species)
- 600 indigenous plant families
- 319 species of exotic orchids
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