Nepal, situated in South Asia, is strategically positioned between latitudes 26° and 31°N and longitudes 80° and 89°E on the world map. Geographically, it forms a trapezoidal shape, stretching approximately 800 kilometers (497 miles) in length and 200 kilometers (124 miles) in width, encompassing an area of 147,181 square kilometers (56,827 square miles). Nestled between the colossal nations of China and India, Nepal holds a unique political standing in the Asian region. The capital city of this culturally rich country is Kathmandu, and its inhabitants are commonly referred to as Nepalese

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