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5735a122e853931400426a98 | What river is south of Kathmandu? | Bagmati | [
"Kathmandu\n\nKathmandu is located in the northwestern part of the Kathmandu Valley to the north of the Bagmati River and covers an area of 50.67 km2 (19.56 sq mi). The average elevation is 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) above sea level. The city is directly bounded by several other municipalities of the Kathmandu valley:... |
5735a122e853931400426a99 | What geographic portion of the Kathmandu Valley houses Kathmandu? | northwestern | [
"Kathmandu\n\nKathmandu is located in the northwestern part of the Kathmandu Valley to the north of the Bagmati River and covers an area of 50.67 km2 (19.56 sq mi). The average elevation is 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) above sea level. The city is directly bounded by several other municipalities of the Kathmandu valley:... |
5735a122e853931400426a9a | About how many feet above sea level is Kathmandu? | 4,600 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nKathmandu is located in the northwestern part of the Kathmandu Valley to the north of the Bagmati River and covers an area of 50.67 km2 (19.56 sq mi). The average elevation is 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) above sea level. The city is directly bounded by several other municipalities of the Kathmandu valley:... |
5735a122e853931400426a9b | How large is Kathmandu in terms of square miles? | 19.56 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nKathmandu is located in the northwestern part of the Kathmandu Valley to the north of the Bagmati River and covers an area of 50.67 km2 (19.56 sq mi). The average elevation is 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) above sea level. The city is directly bounded by several other municipalities of the Kathmandu valley:... |
5735a122e853931400426a9c | Where does the Lalitpur Sub-Metropolitan City stand in relation to the Bagmati River? | south | [
"Kathmandu\n\nKathmandu is located in the northwestern part of the Kathmandu Valley to the north of the Bagmati River and covers an area of 50.67 km2 (19.56 sq mi). The average elevation is 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) above sea level. The city is directly bounded by several other municipalities of the Kathmandu valley:... |
5735a69ce853931400426aa2 | How many rivers travel through Kathmandu? | eight | [
"Kathmandu\n\nKathmandu is dissected by eight rivers, the main river of the valley, the Bagmati and its tributaries, of which the Bishnumati, Dhobi Khola, Manohara Khola, Hanumant Khola, and Tukucha Khola are predominant. The mountains from where these rivers originate are in the elevation range of 1,500–3,000 metr... |
5735a69ce853931400426aa3 | Where did the canal that once terminated in Kathmandu originate? | Nagarjuna hill | [
"Kathmandu\n\nKathmandu is dissected by eight rivers, the main river of the valley, the Bagmati and its tributaries, of which the Bishnumati, Dhobi Khola, Manohara Khola, Hanumant Khola, and Tukucha Khola are predominant. The mountains from where these rivers originate are in the elevation range of 1,500–3,000 metr... |
5735a69ce853931400426aa4 | How many feet high are the mountains from which the Bagmati flows? | 4,900–9,800 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nKathmandu is dissected by eight rivers, the main river of the valley, the Bagmati and its tributaries, of which the Bishnumati, Dhobi Khola, Manohara Khola, Hanumant Khola, and Tukucha Khola are predominant. The mountains from where these rivers originate are in the elevation range of 1,500–3,000 metr... |
5735a721e853931400426aa8 | How many districts make up the Kathmandu Valley urban area? | three | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe agglomeration of Kathmandu has not yet been officially defined. The urban area of the Kathmandu valley is split among three different districts (collections of local government units within a zone) which extend very little beyond the valley fringe, except towards the southern ranges, which have co... |
5735a721e853931400426aa9 | What are Madhyapur Thimi, Kirtipur and Bhaktapur? | municipalities | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe agglomeration of Kathmandu has not yet been officially defined. The urban area of the Kathmandu valley is split among three different districts (collections of local government units within a zone) which extend very little beyond the valley fringe, except towards the southern ranges, which have co... |
5735a721e853931400426aaa | How many sub-metropolitan cities are present in the districts that make up the Kathmandu valley? | 1 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe agglomeration of Kathmandu has not yet been officially defined. The urban area of the Kathmandu valley is split among three different districts (collections of local government units within a zone) which extend very little beyond the valley fringe, except towards the southern ranges, which have co... |
5735a721e853931400426aab | About how many people live in a square kilometer in Gonggabu VDC? | 20,000 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe agglomeration of Kathmandu has not yet been officially defined. The urban area of the Kathmandu valley is split among three different districts (collections of local government units within a zone) which extend very little beyond the valley fringe, except towards the southern ranges, which have co... |
5735a721e853931400426aac | What is another term for VDCs? | villages | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe agglomeration of Kathmandu has not yet been officially defined. The urban area of the Kathmandu valley is split among three different districts (collections of local government units within a zone) which extend very little beyond the valley fringe, except towards the southern ranges, which have co... |
5735a9fbe853931400426ab2 | What is the Kathmandu Valley's average temperature in winter, in degrees Fahrenheit? | 50.2 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nFive major climatic regions are found in Nepal. Of these, Kathmandu Valley is in the Warm Temperate Zone (elevation ranging from 1,200–2,300 metres (3,900–7,500 ft)), where the climate is fairly temperate, atypical for the region. This zone is followed by the Cool Temperate Zone with elevation varying... |
5735a9fbe853931400426ab3 | Along with a subtropical highland climate, what climate classification covers Kathmandu? | humid subtropical climate | [
"Kathmandu\n\nFive major climatic regions are found in Nepal. Of these, Kathmandu Valley is in the Warm Temperate Zone (elevation ranging from 1,200–2,300 metres (3,900–7,500 ft)), where the climate is fairly temperate, atypical for the region. This zone is followed by the Cool Temperate Zone with elevation varying... |
5735a9fbe853931400426ab4 | What is the Köppen abbreviation for a humid subtropical climate? | Cwa | [
"Kathmandu\n\nFive major climatic regions are found in Nepal. Of these, Kathmandu Valley is in the Warm Temperate Zone (elevation ranging from 1,200–2,300 metres (3,900–7,500 ft)), where the climate is fairly temperate, atypical for the region. This zone is followed by the Cool Temperate Zone with elevation varying... |
5735a9fbe853931400426ab5 | How many meters up is the Cool Temperate Zone? | 2,100–3,300 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nFive major climatic regions are found in Nepal. Of these, Kathmandu Valley is in the Warm Temperate Zone (elevation ranging from 1,200–2,300 metres (3,900–7,500 ft)), where the climate is fairly temperate, atypical for the region. This zone is followed by the Cool Temperate Zone with elevation varying... |
5735a9fbe853931400426ab6 | How many significant climate regions exist in Nepal? | Five | [
"Kathmandu\n\nFive major climatic regions are found in Nepal. Of these, Kathmandu Valley is in the Warm Temperate Zone (elevation ranging from 1,200–2,300 metres (3,900–7,500 ft)), where the climate is fairly temperate, atypical for the region. This zone is followed by the Cool Temperate Zone with elevation varying... |
5735aaaedc94161900571ef3 | What sort of temperature is typical on a Kathmandu morning? | cool | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe city generally has a climate with warm days followed by cool nights and mornings. Unpredictable weather is expected, given that temperatures can drop to 1 °C (34 °F) or less during the winter. During a 2013 cold front, the winter temperatures of Kathmandu dropped to −4 °C (25 °F), and the lowest t... |
5735aaaedc94161900571ef4 | About what percentage of Kathmandu's annual rainfall falls during the monsoon months? | 65 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe city generally has a climate with warm days followed by cool nights and mornings. Unpredictable weather is expected, given that temperatures can drop to 1 °C (34 °F) or less during the winter. During a 2013 cold front, the winter temperatures of Kathmandu dropped to −4 °C (25 °F), and the lowest t... |
5735aaaedc94161900571ef5 | On what date in 2013 was it 15.4 degrees Fahrenheit in Kathmandu? | January 10 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe city generally has a climate with warm days followed by cool nights and mornings. Unpredictable weather is expected, given that temperatures can drop to 1 °C (34 °F) or less during the winter. During a 2013 cold front, the winter temperatures of Kathmandu dropped to −4 °C (25 °F), and the lowest t... |
5735aaaedc94161900571ef6 | In what months does the monsoon occur in Nepal? | June to August | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe city generally has a climate with warm days followed by cool nights and mornings. Unpredictable weather is expected, given that temperatures can drop to 1 °C (34 °F) or less during the winter. During a 2013 cold front, the winter temperatures of Kathmandu dropped to −4 °C (25 °F), and the lowest t... |
5735aaaedc94161900571ef7 | In what year did the most rain in recorded history fall on Kathmandu? | 2003 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe city generally has a climate with warm days followed by cool nights and mornings. Unpredictable weather is expected, given that temperatures can drop to 1 °C (34 °F) or less during the winter. During a 2013 cold front, the winter temperatures of Kathmandu dropped to −4 °C (25 °F), and the lowest t... |
5735ac11dc94161900571f07 | What religion proliferated throughout Central Asia in part due to the efforts of Lhasa Newar merchants? | Buddhism | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe location and terrain of Kathmandu have played a significant role in the development of a stable economy which spans millennia. The city is located in an ancient lake basin, with fertile soil and flat terrain. This geography helped form a society based on agriculture. This, combined with its locati... |
5735ac11dc94161900571f08 | Existing between what two countries contributed to Kathmandu becoming a center of trade? | India and China | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe location and terrain of Kathmandu have played a significant role in the development of a stable economy which spans millennia. The city is located in an ancient lake basin, with fertile soil and flat terrain. This geography helped form a society based on agriculture. This, combined with its locati... |
5735ac11dc94161900571f09 | Other than trade, what was the traditional basis of Kathmandu's economy? | agriculture | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe location and terrain of Kathmandu have played a significant role in the development of a stable economy which spans millennia. The city is located in an ancient lake basin, with fertile soil and flat terrain. This geography helped form a society based on agriculture. This, combined with its locati... |
5735ac9bdc94161900571f0d | Approximately what portion of Nepal's GDP is produced by the Kathmandu metropolitan area? | one third | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe economic output of the metropolitan area alone is worth more than one third of national GDP around $6.5billion in terms of nominal GDP NR.s 550 billion approximately per year $2200 per capital income approx three times national average. Kathmandu exports handicrafts, artworks, garments, carpets, p... |
5735ac9bdc94161900571f0e | What do Kathmandu residents earn per capita each year? | $2200 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe economic output of the metropolitan area alone is worth more than one third of national GDP around $6.5billion in terms of nominal GDP NR.s 550 billion approximately per year $2200 per capital income approx three times national average. Kathmandu exports handicrafts, artworks, garments, carpets, p... |
5735ac9bdc94161900571f0f | What is the GDP of Kathmandu? | 6.5billion | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe economic output of the metropolitan area alone is worth more than one third of national GDP around $6.5billion in terms of nominal GDP NR.s 550 billion approximately per year $2200 per capital income approx three times national average. Kathmandu exports handicrafts, artworks, garments, carpets, p... |
5735ac9bdc94161900571f10 | What percentage of Kathmandu's economy is trade? | 21 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe economic output of the metropolitan area alone is worth more than one third of national GDP around $6.5billion in terms of nominal GDP NR.s 550 billion approximately per year $2200 per capital income approx three times national average. Kathmandu exports handicrafts, artworks, garments, carpets, p... |
5735ac9bdc94161900571f11 | What portion of Kathmandu's economy consists of agriculture? | 9% | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe economic output of the metropolitan area alone is worth more than one third of national GDP around $6.5billion in terms of nominal GDP NR.s 550 billion approximately per year $2200 per capital income approx three times national average. Kathmandu exports handicrafts, artworks, garments, carpets, p... |
5735ad64e853931400426abc | Approximately when did the Nepalese tourism industry begin? | 1950 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nTourism is considered another important industry in Nepal. This industry started around 1950, as the country's political makeup changed and ended the country's isolation from the rest of the world. In 1956, air transportation was established and the Tribhuvan Highway, between Kathmandu and Raxaul (at ... |
5735ad64e853931400426abd | What city was connected to Kathmandu via the Tribhuvan Highway? | Raxaul | [
"Kathmandu\n\nTourism is considered another important industry in Nepal. This industry started around 1950, as the country's political makeup changed and ended the country's isolation from the rest of the world. In 1956, air transportation was established and the Tribhuvan Highway, between Kathmandu and Raxaul (at ... |
5735ad64e853931400426abe | When did construction on the Tribhuvan Highway begin? | 1956 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nTourism is considered another important industry in Nepal. This industry started around 1950, as the country's political makeup changed and ended the country's isolation from the rest of the world. In 1956, air transportation was established and the Tribhuvan Highway, between Kathmandu and Raxaul (at ... |
5735adcde853931400426ac2 | What is the most significant industry in Nepal? | tourism | [
"Kathmandu\n\nSince then, tourism in Nepal has thrived; it is the country's most important industry.[citation needed] Tourism is a major source of income for most of the people in the city, with several hundred thousand visitors annually. Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world visit Kathmandu's religio... |
5735adcde853931400426ac3 | Along with Buddhists, what religion's devotees visit Kathmandu? | Hindu | [
"Kathmandu\n\nSince then, tourism in Nepal has thrived; it is the country's most important industry.[citation needed] Tourism is a major source of income for most of the people in the city, with several hundred thousand visitors annually. Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world visit Kathmandu's religio... |
5735adcde853931400426ac4 | How many tourists visited Kathmandu in the period 1961-62? | 6,179 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nSince then, tourism in Nepal has thrived; it is the country's most important industry.[citation needed] Tourism is a major source of income for most of the people in the city, with several hundred thousand visitors annually. Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world visit Kathmandu's religio... |
5735adcde853931400426ac5 | What event led to an increase in tourism in 2009? | end of the Maoist insurgency | [
"Kathmandu\n\nSince then, tourism in Nepal has thrived; it is the country's most important industry.[citation needed] Tourism is a major source of income for most of the people in the city, with several hundred thousand visitors annually. Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world visit Kathmandu's religio... |
5735adcde853931400426ac6 | What Nepalese mountains are claimed to attract tourists? | Himalayas | [
"Kathmandu\n\nSince then, tourism in Nepal has thrived; it is the country's most important industry.[citation needed] Tourism is a major source of income for most of the people in the city, with several hundred thousand visitors annually. Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world visit Kathmandu's religio... |
5735ae59dc94161900571f1c | What Kathmandu neighborhood is noted for its abundance of tourists? | Thamel | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe neighbourhood of Thamel is Kathmandu's primary \"traveller's ghetto\", packed with guest houses, restaurants, shops, and bookstores, catering to tourists. Another neighbourhood of growing popularity is Jhamel, a name for Jhamsikhel coined to rhyme with Thamel. Jhochhen Tol, also known as Freak Str... |
5735ae59dc94161900571f1d | What neighborhood is also known as Jhamel? | Jhamsikhel | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe neighbourhood of Thamel is Kathmandu's primary \"traveller's ghetto\", packed with guest houses, restaurants, shops, and bookstores, catering to tourists. Another neighbourhood of growing popularity is Jhamel, a name for Jhamsikhel coined to rhyme with Thamel. Jhochhen Tol, also known as Freak Str... |
5735ae59dc94161900571f1e | What is the traditional name for Freak Street? | Jhochhen Tol | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe neighbourhood of Thamel is Kathmandu's primary \"traveller's ghetto\", packed with guest houses, restaurants, shops, and bookstores, catering to tourists. Another neighbourhood of growing popularity is Jhamel, a name for Jhamsikhel coined to rhyme with Thamel. Jhochhen Tol, also known as Freak Str... |
5735ae59dc94161900571f1f | What tourists first brought attention to Jhocchen Tol? | hippies | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe neighbourhood of Thamel is Kathmandu's primary \"traveller's ghetto\", packed with guest houses, restaurants, shops, and bookstores, catering to tourists. Another neighbourhood of growing popularity is Jhamel, a name for Jhamsikhel coined to rhyme with Thamel. Jhochhen Tol, also known as Freak Str... |
5735b062dc94161900571f24 | How many stars is Kathmandu's Grand Hotel? | four | [
"Kathmandu\n\nWith the opening of the tourist industry after the change in the political scenario of Nepal in 1950, the hotel industry drastically improved. Now Kathmandu boasts several luxury such as the Hyatt Regency, Dwarika's, theYak & Yeti, The Everest Hotel, Hotel Radisson, Hotel De L'Annapurna, The Malla Hot... |
5735b062dc94161900571f25 | What type of hotel is Aloha Inn? | three-star | [
"Kathmandu\n\nWith the opening of the tourist industry after the change in the political scenario of Nepal in 1950, the hotel industry drastically improved. Now Kathmandu boasts several luxury such as the Hyatt Regency, Dwarika's, theYak & Yeti, The Everest Hotel, Hotel Radisson, Hotel De L'Annapurna, The Malla Hot... |
5735b062dc94161900571f26 | De L'Annapurna is an example of what sort of hotel? | five-star | [
"Kathmandu\n\nWith the opening of the tourist industry after the change in the political scenario of Nepal in 1950, the hotel industry drastically improved. Now Kathmandu boasts several luxury such as the Hyatt Regency, Dwarika's, theYak & Yeti, The Everest Hotel, Hotel Radisson, Hotel De L'Annapurna, The Malla Hot... |
5735b062dc94161900571f27 | What attractions are present at Hotel Yak & Yeti and the Hyatt Regency? | casinos | [
"Kathmandu\n\nWith the opening of the tourist industry after the change in the political scenario of Nepal in 1950, the hotel industry drastically improved. Now Kathmandu boasts several luxury such as the Hyatt Regency, Dwarika's, theYak & Yeti, The Everest Hotel, Hotel Radisson, Hotel De L'Annapurna, The Malla Hot... |
5735b0dedc94161900571f2c | How many sectors make up the Kathmandu metropolitan area? | five | [
"Kathmandu\n\nMetropolitan Kathmandu is divided into five sectors: the Central Sector, the East Sector, the North Sector, the City Core and the West Sector. For civic administration, the city is further divided into 35 administrative wards. The Council administers the Metropolitan area of Kathmandu city through its... |
5735b0dedc94161900571f2d | What sector of Kathmandu doesn't have the word 'sector' in its name? | City Core | [
"Kathmandu\n\nMetropolitan Kathmandu is divided into five sectors: the Central Sector, the East Sector, the North Sector, the City Core and the West Sector. For civic administration, the city is further divided into 35 administrative wards. The Council administers the Metropolitan area of Kathmandu city through its... |
5735b0dedc94161900571f2e | What is the purpose of Kathmandu being divided into 35 wards? | civic administration | [
"Kathmandu\n\nMetropolitan Kathmandu is divided into five sectors: the Central Sector, the East Sector, the North Sector, the City Core and the West Sector. For civic administration, the city is further divided into 35 administrative wards. The Council administers the Metropolitan area of Kathmandu city through its... |
5735b0dedc94161900571f2f | How many members of the Council received their positions via nomination rather than election? | 20 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nMetropolitan Kathmandu is divided into five sectors: the Central Sector, the East Sector, the North Sector, the City Core and the West Sector. For civic administration, the city is further divided into 35 administrative wards. The Council administers the Metropolitan area of Kathmandu city through its... |
5735b0dedc94161900571f30 | How many hectares in size is Kathmandu's ward 26? | 4 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nMetropolitan Kathmandu is divided into five sectors: the Central Sector, the East Sector, the North Sector, the City Core and the West Sector. For civic administration, the city is further divided into 35 administrative wards. The Council administers the Metropolitan area of Kathmandu city through its... |
5735b2a8dc94161900571f36 | What is Kathmandu's fire department called? | Barun Yantra Karyalaya | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe fire service, known as the Barun Yantra Karyalaya, opened its first station in Kathmandu in 1937 with a single vehicle. An iron tower was erected to monitor the city and watch for fire. As a precautionary measure, firemen were sent to the areas which were designated as accident-prone areas. In 194... |
5735b2a8dc94161900571f37 | What year saw the founding of Kathmandu's fire department? | 1937 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe fire service, known as the Barun Yantra Karyalaya, opened its first station in Kathmandu in 1937 with a single vehicle. An iron tower was erected to monitor the city and watch for fire. As a precautionary measure, firemen were sent to the areas which were designated as accident-prone areas. In 194... |
5735b2a8dc94161900571f38 | When did Bhaktapur receive coverage from the fire department? | 1944 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe fire service, known as the Barun Yantra Karyalaya, opened its first station in Kathmandu in 1937 with a single vehicle. An iron tower was erected to monitor the city and watch for fire. As a precautionary measure, firemen were sent to the areas which were designated as accident-prone areas. In 194... |
5735b2a8dc94161900571f39 | How many fire trucks did West Germany donate to Kathmandu? | seven | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe fire service, known as the Barun Yantra Karyalaya, opened its first station in Kathmandu in 1937 with a single vehicle. An iron tower was erected to monitor the city and watch for fire. As a precautionary measure, firemen were sent to the areas which were designated as accident-prone areas. In 194... |
5735b2a8dc94161900571f3a | What is the mission of FAN? | raising public awareness about fire and improving safety | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe fire service, known as the Barun Yantra Karyalaya, opened its first station in Kathmandu in 1937 with a single vehicle. An iron tower was erected to monitor the city and watch for fire. As a precautionary measure, firemen were sent to the areas which were designated as accident-prone areas. In 194... |
5735b876dc94161900571f4a | What was the population of Kathmandu in 1991? | 427,045 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nOver the years the city has been home to people of various ethnicities, resulting in a range of different traditions and cultural practices. In one decade, the population increased from 427,045 in 1991 to 671,805 in 2001. The population was projected to reach 915,071 in 2011 and 1,319,597 by 2021. To ... |
5735b876dc94161900571f4b | About how many people are likely to live in Kathmandu in 2021? | 1,319,597 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nOver the years the city has been home to people of various ethnicities, resulting in a range of different traditions and cultural practices. In one decade, the population increased from 427,045 in 1991 to 671,805 in 2001. The population was projected to reach 915,071 in 2011 and 1,319,597 by 2021. To ... |
5735b876dc94161900571f4c | How dense was the population of Kathmandu in 1991? | 85 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nOver the years the city has been home to people of various ethnicities, resulting in a range of different traditions and cultural practices. In one decade, the population increased from 427,045 in 1991 to 671,805 in 2001. The population was projected to reach 915,071 in 2011 and 1,319,597 by 2021. To ... |
5735b876dc94161900571f4d | How many acres of land did the KMC control in 2001? | 20,300 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nOver the years the city has been home to people of various ethnicities, resulting in a range of different traditions and cultural practices. In one decade, the population increased from 427,045 in 1991 to 671,805 in 2001. The population was projected to reach 915,071 in 2011 and 1,319,597 by 2021. To ... |
5735b8cde853931400426ae3 | What percentage of Kathmandu residents are Chettris? | 18.5 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe largest ethnic groups are Newar (29.6%), Matwali (25.1% Sunuwar, Gurung, Magars, Tamang etc.), Khas Brahmins (20.51%) and Chettris (18.5%) . Tamangs originating from surrounding hill districts can be seen in Kathmandu. More recently, other hill ethnic groups and Caste groups from Terai have come t... |
5735b8cde853931400426ae4 | What is the third largest ethnic group in Kathmandu? | Khas Brahmins | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe largest ethnic groups are Newar (29.6%), Matwali (25.1% Sunuwar, Gurung, Magars, Tamang etc.), Khas Brahmins (20.51%) and Chettris (18.5%) . Tamangs originating from surrounding hill districts can be seen in Kathmandu. More recently, other hill ethnic groups and Caste groups from Terai have come t... |
5735b8cde853931400426ae5 | What are Kathmandu's primary religions? | Hinduism and Buddhism | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe largest ethnic groups are Newar (29.6%), Matwali (25.1% Sunuwar, Gurung, Magars, Tamang etc.), Khas Brahmins (20.51%) and Chettris (18.5%) . Tamangs originating from surrounding hill districts can be seen in Kathmandu. More recently, other hill ethnic groups and Caste groups from Terai have come t... |
5735b8cde853931400426ae6 | What Kathmandu industry is particularly known for its English speakers? | service | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe largest ethnic groups are Newar (29.6%), Matwali (25.1% Sunuwar, Gurung, Magars, Tamang etc.), Khas Brahmins (20.51%) and Chettris (18.5%) . Tamangs originating from surrounding hill districts can be seen in Kathmandu. More recently, other hill ethnic groups and Caste groups from Terai have come t... |
5735b8cde853931400426ae7 | Along with Nepali, what is Kathmandu's main language? | Nepal Bhasa | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe largest ethnic groups are Newar (29.6%), Matwali (25.1% Sunuwar, Gurung, Magars, Tamang etc.), Khas Brahmins (20.51%) and Chettris (18.5%) . Tamangs originating from surrounding hill districts can be seen in Kathmandu. More recently, other hill ethnic groups and Caste groups from Terai have come t... |
5735ba07dc94161900571f52 | What religion does Changunarayan belong to? | Hindu | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe ancient trade route between India and Tibet that passed through Kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture. The monuments of Kathmandu City have been influenced over the centuries by Hindu and Buddhist r... |
5735ba07dc94161900571f53 | What Buddhist monuments are present at Boudhanath? | stupas | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe ancient trade route between India and Tibet that passed through Kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture. The monuments of Kathmandu City have been influenced over the centuries by Hindu and Buddhist r... |
5735ba07dc94161900571f54 | How many acres are the Kathmandu valley monument zones? | 466.9 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe ancient trade route between India and Tibet that passed through Kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture. The monuments of Kathmandu City have been influenced over the centuries by Hindu and Buddhist r... |
5735ba07dc94161900571f55 | In hectares, how large is the Kathmandu valley monument buffer zone? | 239.34 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe ancient trade route between India and Tibet that passed through Kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture. The monuments of Kathmandu City have been influenced over the centuries by Hindu and Buddhist r... |
5735ba07dc94161900571f56 | When did the Kathmandu valley monuments receive WHS status? | 2006 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe ancient trade route between India and Tibet that passed through Kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture. The monuments of Kathmandu City have been influenced over the centuries by Hindu and Buddhist r... |
5735ba6ee853931400426aed | Where is a Durban Square located that is not preserved? | Kirtipur | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe literal meaning of Durbar Square is a \"place of palaces\". There are three preserved Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in Kirtipur. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms (Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, ... |
5735ba6ee853931400426aee | What is the oldest dynasty to be represented with buildings in Kathmandu's Durbar Square? | Licchavi | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe literal meaning of Durbar Square is a \"place of palaces\". There are three preserved Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in Kirtipur. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms (Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, ... |
5735ba6ee853931400426aef | How many temples are present in Kathmandu's Durbar Square? | 50 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe literal meaning of Durbar Square is a \"place of palaces\". There are three preserved Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in Kirtipur. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms (Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, ... |
5735ba6ee853931400426af0 | When did a notable earthquake occur that damaged Kathmandu's Durbar Square? | April 2015 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe literal meaning of Durbar Square is a \"place of palaces\". There are three preserved Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in Kirtipur. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms (Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, ... |
5735ba6ee853931400426af1 | How many kingdoms have buildings present in the Durbar Square of Kathmandu? | four | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe literal meaning of Durbar Square is a \"place of palaces\". There are three preserved Durbar Squares in Kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in Kirtipur. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms (Kantipur, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, ... |
5735bb2adc94161900571f65 | What is Durga called in Nepali? | Taleju | [
"Kathmandu\n\nKumari Ghar is a palace in the center of the Kathmandu city, next to the Durbar square where a Royal Kumari selected from several Kumaris resides. Kumari, or Kumari Devi, is the tradition of worshipping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in South Asian coun... |
5735bb2adc94161900571f66 | How long is Kumari believed to incarnate Taleju? | until she menstruates | [
"Kathmandu\n\nKumari Ghar is a palace in the center of the Kathmandu city, next to the Durbar square where a Royal Kumari selected from several Kumaris resides. Kumari, or Kumari Devi, is the tradition of worshipping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in South Asian coun... |
5735bb2adc94161900571f67 | Who was the Royal Kumari as of late 2008? | Matina Shakya | [
"Kathmandu\n\nKumari Ghar is a palace in the center of the Kathmandu city, next to the Durbar square where a Royal Kumari selected from several Kumaris resides. Kumari, or Kumari Devi, is the tradition of worshipping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in South Asian coun... |
5735bb2adc94161900571f68 | What type of government did Nepal have after the monarchy? | Maoist | [
"Kathmandu\n\nKumari Ghar is a palace in the center of the Kathmandu city, next to the Durbar square where a Royal Kumari selected from several Kumaris resides. Kumari, or Kumari Devi, is the tradition of worshipping young pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in South Asian coun... |
5735bb89e853931400426af7 | When was the Pashupatinath Temple built? | 5th century | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Pashupatinath Temple is a famous 5th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Pashupati). Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It served as the seat of national deity, Lord Pashupatinath, unti... |
5735bb89e853931400426af8 | What faith does the Pashupatinath Temple serve? | Hindu | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Pashupatinath Temple is a famous 5th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Pashupati). Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It served as the seat of national deity, Lord Pashupatinath, unti... |
5735bb89e853931400426af9 | What is another name for Pashupati? | Lord Shiva | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Pashupatinath Temple is a famous 5th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Pashupati). Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It served as the seat of national deity, Lord Pashupatinath, unti... |
5735bb89e853931400426afa | Prior to the secularization of Nepal, who was the country's national god? | Lord Pashupatinath | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Pashupatinath Temple is a famous 5th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Pashupati). Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It served as the seat of national deity, Lord Pashupatinath, unti... |
5735bb89e853931400426afb | Who damaged the Pashupatinath Temple in the 14th century? | Mughal invaders | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Pashupatinath Temple is a famous 5th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Pashupati). Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. It served as the seat of national deity, Lord Pashupatinath, unti... |
5735bca5dc94161900571f77 | What people make up the majority of Pashupatinath followers? | Hindus | [
"Kathmandu\n\nBelievers in Pashupatinath (mainly Hindus) are allowed to enter the temple premises, but non-Hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the Bagmati River. The priests who perform the services at this temple have been Brahmins from Karnataka, South India since the time of Malla ... |
5735bca5dc94161900571f78 | In what part of India do the Pashupatinath priests originate? | South | [
"Kathmandu\n\nBelievers in Pashupatinath (mainly Hindus) are allowed to enter the temple premises, but non-Hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the Bagmati River. The priests who perform the services at this temple have been Brahmins from Karnataka, South India since the time of Malla ... |
5735bca5dc94161900571f79 | What dynasty did Yaksha Malla belong to? | Malla | [
"Kathmandu\n\nBelievers in Pashupatinath (mainly Hindus) are allowed to enter the temple premises, but non-Hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the Bagmati River. The priests who perform the services at this temple have been Brahmins from Karnataka, South India since the time of Malla ... |
5735bca5dc94161900571f7a | Who supposedly encouraged the usage of Karnataka Brahmin priests at Pashupatinath Temple? | Adi Shankaracharya | [
"Kathmandu\n\nBelievers in Pashupatinath (mainly Hindus) are allowed to enter the temple premises, but non-Hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the Bagmati River. The priests who perform the services at this temple have been Brahmins from Karnataka, South India since the time of Malla ... |
5735bca5dc94161900571f7b | What is another term for Bharatam? | Unified India | [
"Kathmandu\n\nBelievers in Pashupatinath (mainly Hindus) are allowed to enter the temple premises, but non-Hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the Bagmati River. The priests who perform the services at this temple have been Brahmins from Karnataka, South India since the time of Malla ... |
5735bd01dc94161900571f81 | To what religion is Boudhanath holy? | Buddhist | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Boudhanath, (also written Bouddhanath, Bodhnath, Baudhanath or the Khāsa Chaitya), is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, along with Swayambhu. It is a very popular tourist site. Boudhanath is known as Khāsti by Newars and as Bauddha or Bodhnāth by speakers of Nepali. Located about 11 km (... |
5735bd01dc94161900571f82 | What do the Newars call Boudhanath? | Khāsti | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Boudhanath, (also written Bouddhanath, Bodhnath, Baudhanath or the Khāsa Chaitya), is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, along with Swayambhu. It is a very popular tourist site. Boudhanath is known as Khāsti by Newars and as Bauddha or Bodhnāth by speakers of Nepali. Located about 11 km (... |
5735bd01dc94161900571f83 | What is Boudhanath called in Nepali? | Bauddha or Bodhnāth | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Boudhanath, (also written Bouddhanath, Bodhnath, Baudhanath or the Khāsa Chaitya), is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, along with Swayambhu. It is a very popular tourist site. Boudhanath is known as Khāsti by Newars and as Bauddha or Bodhnāth by speakers of Nepali. Located about 11 km (... |
5735bd01dc94161900571f84 | How far is Boudhanath from Kathmandu in miles? | 7 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Boudhanath, (also written Bouddhanath, Bodhnath, Baudhanath or the Khāsa Chaitya), is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, along with Swayambhu. It is a very popular tourist site. Boudhanath is known as Khāsti by Newars and as Bauddha or Bodhnāth by speakers of Nepali. Located about 11 km (... |
5735bd01dc94161900571f85 | When did UNESCO make Boudhanath a World Heritage Site? | 1979 | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe Boudhanath, (also written Bouddhanath, Bodhnath, Baudhanath or the Khāsa Chaitya), is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, along with Swayambhu. It is a very popular tourist site. Boudhanath is known as Khāsti by Newars and as Bauddha or Bodhnāth by speakers of Nepali. Located about 11 km (... |
5735be65e853931400426b15 | Who is pictured on the stupa's base? | Dhyani Buddha Amitabha | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. It is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches, each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra, om mani padme hum. At the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to Ajima, the godd... |
5735be65e853931400426b16 | What is Ajima the deity of? | smallpox | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. It is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches, each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra, om mani padme hum. At the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to Ajima, the godd... |
5735be65e853931400426b17 | What are gompas? | monasteries | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. It is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches, each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra, om mani padme hum. At the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to Ajima, the godd... |
5735be65e853931400426b18 | Visitors from what faith routinely visit the stupa? | Tibetan Buddhist | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. It is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches, each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra, om mani padme hum. At the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to Ajima, the godd... |
5735be65e853931400426b19 | What mantra is engraved on the stupa's prayer wheels? | om mani padme hum | [
"Kathmandu\n\nThe base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. It is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches, each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra, om mani padme hum. At the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to Ajima, the godd... |
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