Kathmandu's local is Nepal, a country located in South Asia. It is bordered by India to the south, east and west, and by China to the north. Nepal has a population of approximately 28 million people and is the world's 93rd largest country by land mass. The capital city of Nepal is Kathmandu, which is also its largest city. Nepal is known for its diverse geography, ranging from the Himalayan Mountains in the north to the flat plains of the Terai region in the south. It is home to eight of the world's ten highest mountains, including Mount Everest. Nepal is also home to many different ethnic groups, languages, and religions.