Nepal – Nepal's capital is Kathmandu

(Pronounced nuh-pawl and kat-man-doo)

To remember the capital of Nepal, use the following mnemonic:

No pool (Nepal) today because Cat-Man is doing (Kathmandu) a high dive into the pool for charity.

Interesting facts about Kathmandu:

- Living Museum: Kathmandu is often called a living museum because its historic Durbar Square is packed with centuries-old wooden palaces and active shrines that remain central to daily community life.

- Mythical Origins: According to local legend, the Kathmandu Valley was once a massive sacred lake drained when a saint slashed a southern mountain ridge with his sword, leaving behind a fertile basin.

- Architectural Legend: The city’s Pashupatinath Temple features an intricate golden-roofed shrine that stands as one of the most sacred Hindu cremation and pilgrimage sites in all of Asia.