Kathmandu's land is Nepal, a country located in South Asia. Nepal is bordered by India to the south, east, and west, and by China to the north. It has a population of approximately 28 million people and is the world's 93rd largest country by area. Nepal is home to eight of the world's ten highest mountains, including Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. The capital city of Nepal is Kathmandu, which is also its largest city.