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Symbols & general

What is the national animal of Nepal?

The national animal of Nepal is the cow (gai), regarded as sacred in Hindu tradition and protected by law. The national bird is the Himalayan monal (danphe), and the national flower is the rhododendron (laligurans).

These symbols feature widely in Nepali culture, currency and national identity.

People & society

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