Geography of Nepal
Nepal measures about 800 kilometers (497 mi) along its Himalayan axis by 150 to 250 kilometers (93 to 155 mi) across. With 147,181 square kilometers (56,827 sq mi) it slightly outranks the state of Arkansas in the United States. Nepal is landlocked by India on three sides and China's Tibet Autonomous Region to the north.
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| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Southern Asia coordinates = 28°00′N 84°00′E / 28.000°N 84.000°E |
| Area | Ranked 93rd |
| • Total | 147,181 km2 (56,827 sq mi) |
| • Land | 92.94% |
| • Water | 7.06% |
| Coastline | 0 km (0 mi) |
| Borders | Total land borders: 2,926 km (1,818 mi) China (PRC): 1,236 km (768 mi) India: 1,690 km (1,050 mi) |
| Highest point | Mount Everest 8,848 m (29,029 ft) |
| Longest river | Karnali |
| Largest lake | Rara Lake |
Geography Of Nepal Media
Perspective view of the Himalayas and Mount Everest as seen from space looking south-south-east from over the Tibetan Plateau. (annotated version)
Pame, westlich von Pokhara
Nepal map of Köppen climate classification zones
Satellite image of Nepal in October 2002
Nepal's towns, villages, rivers and peaks
A land cover map of Nepal using Landsat 30 m (2010) data.
Terraced farmland in Nepal.
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