Administrative divisions
7 · First-level (ADM1)Boundaries shown do not imply endorsement.
BagmatiGandakiKarnaliLumbiniProvince 1Province 2Sudurpaschim
Source: geoBoundaries CGAZ (ADM1)
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total area | 147,200 km²World Bank WDI [2023] |
| Exclusive economic zone (EEZ) | No authoritative open source found |
| Administrative divisions (ADM1) | 7 divisionsgeoBoundaries [2026] |
| Location | Southern Asia, between China and IndiaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Coastline | 0 km (landlocked)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Land boundaries | 3,159 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Bordering countries | China 1,389 km; India 1,770 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Terrain | Tarai or flat river plain of the Ganges in south; central hill region with rugged Himalayas in northCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Climate | varies from cool summers and severe winters in north to subtropical summers and mild winters in southCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Natural resources | quartz, water, timber, hydropower, scenic beauty, small deposits of lignite, copper, cobalt, iron oreCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Highest point | Mount Everest (highest peak in Asia and highest point on earth above sea level) 8,849 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Lowest point | Kanchan Kalan 70 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Mean elevation | 2,565 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Area (comparative) | slightly larger than New York StateCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Natural hazards | severe thunderstorms; flooding; landslides; drought and famine depending on the timing, intensity, and duration of the summer monsoonsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Maritime claims | none (landlocked)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
