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Kathmandu, officially Kathmandu Metropolitan City, is the capital and most populous city of Nepal with 845,767 inhabitants living in 105,649 households as of the 2021 Nepal census and approximately 4 million people in its urban agglomeration.
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
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- Kathmandu Valley
The valley is a cultural and political hub of Nepal. The...
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- Balendra Shah
Balendra Shah (Nepali: बालेन्द्र शाह; born 27 April 1990),...
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- Bagmati Province
Historically the area of Bagmati province known as...
- Nepal Mandala
Further reading. Slusser, Mary Shepherd. Nepal Mandala: A...
- History
Contents. hide. (Top) Ancient Kathmandu valley. Licchavi...
- Culture
Culture of Kathmandu. Stone carvings, called Chaityas, seen...
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
Apr 18, 2024 · Kathmandu, capital of Nepal. It lies in a hilly region near the confluence of the Baghmati and Vishnumati rivers, at an elevation of 4,344 feet (1,324 metres) above sea level. It was founded in 723 by Raja Gunakamadeva. Its early name was Manju-Patan; the present name refers to a wooden temple.
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The flag of Kathmandu. Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. It is the largest city of Nepal. The population of the capital city was 856,767 according to the 2021 census.
Kathmandu is located in the Bagmati Zone. Kathmandu is the gateway to tourism in Nepal. It is also the nerve center of the country's economy. It has the most advanced infrastructure of any urban area in Nepal, and its economy is focused on tourism, which accounted for 3.8% of Nepal's GDP in 1995–96.
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