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Nepal

Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

Last reviewed: September 2, 2026

Nepal is listed in Southern Asia, within Asia. Its capital is Kathmandu. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.

CapitalKathmandu
RegionAsia
ISO alpha-2NP
ISO alpha-3NPL
Currency code(s)NPR
Language code(s)ne
Calling code(s)+977
Country-code TLD.np
Area147,181 km²

Where is Nepal?

For broad geographic classification, Nepal is grouped under Asia and the subregion Southern Asia. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.

What are the country codes for Nepal?

The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is NP, while the three-letter code is NPL. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.

Borders and nearby geography

Nepal has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: China, India. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.

About this data: Some fields can change faster than names and ISO identifiers. Use this page for general reference and consult the relevant national statistics office or international authority for decisions that depend on a current figure.