Nepal is situated between big two lands, India and China and is best known as the home to the highest mountain in the world — Mont Everest. However, this isn’t the only great thing about this country. Stay tuned to find out the ten most amazing facts about Nepal.
- Eight out of the ten highest mountains in the world are found in Nepal.
- Nepal was the birthplace of Buddha. In 6th century BC, near Lumbini, which is listed as UNESCO World Heritage, the Prince Siddhartha Gautama was born.
- Nepal has never been colonized by foreigners, so there is no Independence Day celebration.
- Also, Nepal is the home to the world’s highest valley called Arun.
- You can experience hot tropical freezing-cold weather all in one day.
- The Nepali flag is unique. It is the only national flag that isn’t rectangle or square shaped. The two triangles represent the Himalayas, as well as the two major religion in Nepal: Hinduism and Buddhism.
- Blood has never been spilled in the name of religion.
- The Elephant polo game was invented in Nepal.
- Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world.
- It is offensive to touch somebody with your feet, and kissing in public can put you in jail.
