Nepal's locale is ASIA, which is a continent located in the northern and eastern hemispheres. It is the world's largest continent by landmass, covering an area of 44, 579, 000 square kilometers. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Indian Ocean to the south, and Europe to the west. ASIA is home to some of the world's most populous countries, including China, India, and Japan. Nepal is located in South ASIA, a subregion of ASIA that is bordered by the Himalayas to the north, the Indian Ocean to the south, and the Arabian Sea to the west.