Nepal is a very unusual and mysterious Asian country. It has a special charm and originality, even despite close ties with neighboring India. In a word, this country definitely deserves attention, and it is certainly worth a visit at least once in your life.
Interesting facts about Nepal
Let's see how Nepal is so attractive for tourists, and find out interesting facts about the country. In this article we tried to collect all the most interesting and unusual, with what you can meet here and what better to be ready in advance:
- Economy. Nepal is one of the most backward and poorest countries in the world. This is explained by the almost complete lack of useful resources, access to the sea, and also by the low level of development of such branches of the economy as agriculture, transport ,
- Population. Most of the country's population are residents of the villages. In cities, about 15% of people live, which is even less than in the countries of the African continent.
- The flag of Nepal is very different from the flags of other countries of the world: its canvas consists of 2 triangles, and from a traditional rectangle.
- Demographic indicators. Nepal is the only country in the world where the average life expectancy of men exceeds the female life expectancy.
- Mountains . The most mountainous country in the world is Nepal: about 40% of its territory is located above the mark of 3000 m above sea level. In addition, the height of most of the mountains here (8 of 14) exceeds 8000 m. Among them, the highest mountain in the world is Everest (8848 m). According to statistics, every 10th tourist, dared to conquer Mount Everest, dies. People who have reached the top can eat free at Rum Doodle Cafe, located in Kathmandu , until the end of their days.
- Aviation transport. Nepalese airport Lukla is considered the most dangerous in the world . It is located at 2845 m., And its runway is located between the mountains, so if the pilot fails to land on the first try, the chances for a second round will no longer be.
- Professions. Most of the male population works in the tourism industry. They are guides, cargo carriers, cooks, etc.
- Natural diversity. In Nepal, there are all known climatic zones - from the tropical climate to the eternal glaciers.
- Religious traditions . As in India, in Nepal the cow is a sacred animal. The use of its meat for food is prohibited here.
- Food. Most of the country's population are vegetarians, and the daily diet of the average Nepalese is very meager.
- Power supply. Because of the almost complete lack of resources, even in cities there are interruptions with electricity, often the coverage of the districts is on schedule. Because of this, Nepalese begin their day very early, usually they try to do all the work before sunset. There is no central heating here either, and it's very cold in the houses in winter.
- Unusual customs . The left hand in Nepal is considered unclean, so they eat, take and serve only right here. And touching the head of Nepalese is allowed only to monks or parents, for others this gesture is unacceptable. Therefore, we advise you to restrain emotions and, for example, not to stroke the Nepalese children on the head.
- Inequality of the population. The population of the country is still divided into castes, and the transition from one to another is impossible.
- Family traditions. In Nepal, polygamy is officially recognized, and in the northern part of the country, on the contrary, polyandry is possible (several husbands from one woman).
- The calendar of Nepal differs from the universally recognized in the world: our 2017 here corresponds to the year 2074.