Provinces of Nepal facts for kids
The Provinces of Nepal (Nepali: नेपालका प्रदेशहरू Nepalka Pradeshaharu) are the main parts that Nepal is divided into. They were created on 20 September 2015. This happened because of a special rule called Schedule 4 in the Constitution of Nepal.
Before 2015, Nepal was divided differently. It had 14 Administrative Zones and five Development Regions. The new system created seven provinces by grouping different districts together. Each province has its own capital city, a Governor, and a Chief Minister who helps run things.
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Nepal's Seven Provinces
Nepal has seven provinces, each with its own unique features. Here's a quick look at them:
Koshi Province
Koshi Province, also known as Province No. 1, is located in the eastern part of Nepal. Its capital city is Biratnagar. It has 14 districts.
- Area: 25,905 square kilometers
- Population (2011): About 4.5 million people
Madhesh Province
Madhesh Province, also known as Province No. 2, is in the south of Nepal. Its capital is Janakpur. This province has 8 districts.
- Area: 9,661 square kilometers
- Population (2011): About 5.4 million people
Bagmati Province
Bagmati Province is in the central part of Nepal. Its capital city is Hetauda. This province has 13 districts.
- Area: 20,300 square kilometers
- Population (2011): About 5.5 million people
Gandaki Province
Gandaki Province is in the western part of Nepal. Its capital city is Pokhara, which is famous for its beautiful lakes and mountains. It has 11 districts.
- Area: 21,504 square kilometers
- Population (2011): About 2.4 million people
Lumbini Province
Lumbini Province, also known as Province No. 5, is in the mid-western part of Nepal. Its capital is Butwal. This province has 12 districts.
- Area: 22,288 square kilometers
- Population (2011): About 4.5 million people
Karnali Province
Karnali Province is the largest province by area and is in the far-western part of Nepal. Its capital is Birendranagar. It has 10 districts.
- Area: 27,984 square kilometers
- Population (2011): About 1.5 million people
Sudurpashchim Province
Sudurpashchim Province is in the far-western part of Nepal. Its capital is Godawari. This province has 9 districts.
- Area: 19,539 square kilometers
- Population (2011): About 2.5 million people
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In Spanish: Provincias de Nepal para niños
