overview
Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Saṅghīya Lokatāntrik Gaṇatantra Nepāl
country information
Flag
capital
Kathmandu
DRIVING SIDE: Left
INTERNET CODE: .np
TOME ZONE: UTC +5:45
Country Code: +977
Neighbours
Bordered in the North by China, and to the south, east and west by India
population
29 176 450
religion
Hindu (81.34%)
Buddhist (9%)
Islam (4.39%)
Kirat (3.04%)
Christian (1.41%)
president & parliament
President: Bighya Devi Bhandari
Prime Minister: Sharma Oli
Ruling Party: Nepal Communist Party
minority & majority groups
Majority: Chhetri (16%), Brahman-Hill (12%)
Minority: Magar (7%), Tharu (6%), Tamang (5.9%), Newar (5%)
LANGUAGE
Nepali
Hello: Namaskara
Yes: Ho
No: Ho’ina
Thank you: Dhan’ yavada
C U R R E N C Y &
E X C H A N G E R AT E
Nepalese Rupee ( रू, NPR)
1 USD = 117,91 NPR
1 ZAR = 7,22 NPR
Subject to change
VACCINATIONS
Recommended vaccinations for Nepal
The main recommended vaccinations for Nepal are Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Meningitis. Boosters are also recommended for Tetanus, Polio, Mumps, and Measles. Depending on your travel plans, you may also consider inoculations against Japanese Encephalitis, Hepatitis B, and Rabies
ELECTRICITY
Voltage Requirements: 220 V
Standard Frequency:
50 Hz
Power plugs & sockets are of type C , D & M
TEMPERATURE
Winter: min. -3 °C – max. 21 °C
Summer: min. 16 °C – max. 40°C
Nepal’s climate is influenced by its elevation and location in subtropical latitude. It experiences Monsoon rains and landslides.
DIPLOMATIC TIES / AIRPORTS / CARRIERS / NGO’S
EMBASSY / CONSULAR PRESENCE
South African Honorary Consul in Kathmandu
Panchakanya Bhawan, Pulchowk
+977 1552 6551
Website: https://www.embassypages.com/southafrica-consulate-kathmandu-nepal
DOMESTIC FLIGHTS & CARRIERS
Nepal Airlines
Buddha Air
Yeti Airlines
Tara Air
More information available at:: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airlines_of_Nepal
MAIN AIRPORT(S)
Tribhuvan, is the only International Airport in Nepal, Kathmandu
Other domestic airports:
*Lukla (Tenzing Hillary Airport)
*Pokhara Airport
*Simara Airport
*Bharatpur Airport
*Biratnagar Airport
*Surkhet Airport
*Nepalgunj Airport
*Jomsom Airport (most treacherous airport in Nepal and the world)
*Bajura Airport
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
South African citizens must have a passport that is valid for six months beyond their date of arrival in Nepal. A visa is required, and can be obtained on arrival for a maximum of 90 days.
NGO’S OPERATING IN COUNTRY & CONTACT DETAILS
There are approximately 6,000 NGOs recognized by the Government. It is estimated that more than 15, 000 NGO’s in Nepal are working in various sectors. Nepal being one of the poorest countries in the world, the development of NGOs reaching the grassroots level seems mandatory.
- For more information, refer to Nepal Detailed Profile
https://www.britannica.com/place/%20Nepal/The-people
https://www.embassypages.com/southafrica-consulate-kathmandu-nepal
https://www.nepaltrekkinginhimalaya.com/pages/list-of-domestic-airlines-in-nepa
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepal_Communist_Partyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_non-governmental_organizations_in_Nepal
https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/nepal-population/