Karnali Province

Title
Karnali Province
Description

Overview

Karnali Province (Province No. 6) is the largest province of Nepal by area but the least densely populated. It is named after the Karnali River, the longest river in Nepal.

Key Facts

  • Capital: Birendranagar (Surkhet)
  • Total Area: $27,984 \text{ km}^2$ (representing approximately $19%$ of the country's total area)
  • Districts: 10
  • Population: Approximately $1.69 \text{ million}$ (2021 Census)
  • Major Attractions: Home to Rara Lake (the largest lake in Nepal) and Phoksundo Lake (the deepest lake in Nepal).
Category
Province
Province
Karnali
Key Figure/Measurement
Capital: Birendranagar, Area: 27,984 km², Districts: 10

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