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Photo: Gerd Eichmann, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.How well do you know this Himalayan nation? Test your knowledge on Nepal's rich culture, beautiful landscapes, diverse wildlife, and fascinating history.
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Nepal's flag is made of two triangular pennants stacked on top of each other, making it the only national flag that is not a rectangle and the only one taller than it is wide. Until 1962 the moon and sun on it even had little human faces.
Photo: Nabin K. Sapkota, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Pokhara is Nepal's tourism capital, loved for its tranquil lakes, stunning views of the Machapuchare peak, and laid-back atmosphere. It serves as the starting point for most treks into the spectacular Annapurna conservation area.
Photo: Utsab Raj Giri, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Kukur Tihar is celebrated on the second day of the Tihar festival. On this day, dogs—both pets and strays—are adorned with flower garlands, marked with a red tika on their foreheads, and offered delicious food to honor their loyalty and protective nature.
Photo: Rahul Kumar Shakya, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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King Bhupatindra Malla had the Nyatapola Temple built in just six months, finishing it in 1702. At over 30 metres tall, it has stood through several major earthquakes, including those of 1934 and 2015.
Photo: Bikram Pratap Singh, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The madal is the most popular percussion instrument in Nepal, played by holding it horizontally and striking both ends. It is used in almost all folk celebrations and is crucial for setting the rhythm in traditional dances.
Photo: Mithileshbaraily, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Rara Lake, located in Rara National Park, is the biggest lake in Nepal, sitting at an altitude of about 2,990 meters. It is famous for changing its colors throughout the day and is home to several endemic fish species found nowhere else on Earth.
Photo: Ardahal.nitw, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.
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The Kali Gandaki River carves out one of the deepest gorges in the world. For centuries, this valley served as an important trade route between Tibet and India, particularly for exchanging salt and grain.
Photo: 南アジア, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Yomari is a festive delicacy of the Newar community, traditionally prepared during the post-harvest festival of Yomari Punhi. The sweet filling, usually made of chaku (concentrated sugarcane juice) and sesame seeds, is encased in a delicate rice flour wrapper.
Photo: Raunak Maskay, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The spiny babbler (Turdoides nipalensis) is a medium-sized bird that lives in the scrublands of Nepal. Since it is not found anywhere else in the world, it is highly prized by birdwatchers who travel to the country specifically to catch a glimpse of it.
Photo: Sangyam adventurer, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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King Prithvi Narayan Shah of the Gorkha Kingdom launched a campaign in the mid-18th century that successfully unified the warring principalities of the region. He is remembered as the founder of modern Nepal and established Kathmandu as its capital.
Photo: the Record, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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