Koshi Province

Title
Koshi Province
Description

Koshi Province (Province No. 1) is located in the eastern part of Nepal. It contains some of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest.

Key Facts

  • Provincial Capital: Biratnagar (the second-largest city of Nepal by area).
  • Area: $25,905 \text{ km}^2$ (covering approximately $17.6%$ of the country's total area).
  • Districts: 14 (the highest number of districts among all provinces).
  • Major Geographical Features: Sagarmatha (Mount Everest), Kangchenjunga, and the Koshi river system.
  • Borders: Tibet (China) to the north, India (Bihar and West Bengal) to the south and east, and Madhesh and Bagmati Provinces to the west.
Category
Province
Province
Koshi
Key Figure/Measurement
Capital: Biratnagar | Area: 25,905 km² | Districts: 14

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