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Welcome to Kathmandu
Welcome to Kathmandu
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The capital city, Kathmandu, is not only the largest city in Nepal, but it is the only major city in the entire country. Approx. Around 4 million people live in Kathmandu, and a total of more than one million reside in the Kathmandu valley. This city is truly a mixture of cultures, religions, and times.
Kathmandu has been in existence since before the year 300 AD. It was to have been the crossroads of two important trade routes. Kathmandu grew quite rapidly as did two cities nearby, Patan and Bhaktapur. These three locations make up the Kathmandu valley.
Upon visiting Kathmandu, one might see a medieval building right next to a 20th century building. One might also see a herd of goats or other animals wandering the streets. The city has an abundance of Buddhist stupas and Hindu temples that one can visit.
Touring the city could be done in a variety of ways, by bus, taxi, rickshaws, or walking. Some famous sites to visit are the Durbar Square and Hanuman Dhoka (Old Royal Palace).
Kathmandu's population has tripled in the last 20 years. With this population explosion, more homes have been built and the city has expanded. A vast majority of the people in Kathmandu are under the age of 15, which makes educating these children a huge priority. The tourist trade has exploded as well. This dramatic increase in population has contributed to the severe air pollution
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