• Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, located mainly in the Himalayas.
• It shares borders with China to the north and India to the south, east, and west.
• Home to diverse geography, including mountains, fertile plains, and forests.
• Kathmandu is the capital and the largest city, with rich cultural influences.

• Northern areas influenced by Tibetan culture; Kathmandu Valley linked to Indo-Aryans.
• The Gorkha Kingdom unified Nepal in the 18th century; allied with the British Empire.
• Introduced parliamentary democracy in 1951, leading to a secular republic in 2008.

• Focuses on neutrality and multilateral cooperation.
• Joined the United Nations in 1955; maintains treaties with India and China.
• Active member of SAARC and emphasizes development and peace in South Asia.

List of newspapers published in Nepal.