What is the Capital of Nepal?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Nepal is Kathmandu. Nepal is located in Southern Asia, Asia, with a population of 29,911,840. The official currency is the Nepalese rupee and the primary language spoken is Nepali.
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Kathmandu at a glance
| Capital city | Kathmandu |
|---|---|
| Country | Nepal (Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal) |
| Region | Southern Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 29,911,840 (51st largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+05:45 |
| Currency | Nepalese rupee (NPR) |
| Calling code | +977 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
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Nepal in context
- Nepal covers 147,181 km², making it the 93rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 203 people per km² ranks 51st of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: China, India.
- Nepal is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 29,911,840 people, Nepal holds about 1.5% of the population of Southern Asia.
- That is roughly 0.6% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Nepal is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Nepal — FAQ
What is the capital of Nepal?
The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu.
Is Kathmandu the largest city in Nepal?
Yes — Kathmandu is both the capital and the largest city of Nepal.
What country is Kathmandu in?
Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal.
What continent is Kathmandu in?
Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is located in Asia.
Is Kathmandu the capital of Nepal?
Yes — Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal (official name: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal).
Kathmandu is the capital of which country?
Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal, in Southern Asia.
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