Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia bordered by China and India, which of course, provides for interesting cultural influences. It is the world's youngest republic and Kathmandu is the capital city. The main language is Nepali. Fun Food Fact: A typical Nepalese meal is dal-bhat-tarkari. Dal is a spicy lentil soup, served over bhat (boiled rice), served with tarkari (curried vegetables) together with achar (pickles) or chutni (spicy condiment made from fresh ingredients).
