Government of Nepal
Long Conventional Name
Nepal
Short Conventional Name
Nepal
Long Local Name
Nepal
Short Local Name
Nepal
Government Type
Parliamentary Democracy
Capital City
Kathmandu
Administrative Divisions
14 zones (anchal, singular and plural); Bagmati, Bheri, Dhawalagiri, Gandaki, Janakpur, Karnali, Kosi, Lumbini, Mahakali, Mechi, Narayani, Rapti, Sagarmatha, Seti.
Independence Day
Friday, 1st January 1768
Constitutional History
9 November 1990; the government began working on an interim constitution in May 2006.
Legal System
9 November 1990; the government began working on an interim constitution in May 2006.
Suffrage
18 years of age; universal.
Executive Branch
Chief of State
Girija Prasad Koirala (since 30 April 2006)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala (since 30 April 2006)
Cabinet
Cabinet historically appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the Prime Minister; note - the Prime Minister selected the Cabinet in May 2006 in consultation with the political parties.
Elections
Following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition historically has been appointed Prime Minister by the monarch.
Legislative Branch
an Interim Parliament was formed on 15 January 2007 following the promulgation of an interim constitution.
Judical Branch
Supreme Court or Sarbochha Adalat (Chief Justice is appointed by the monarch on recommendation of the Constitutional Council; the other judges are appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the Judicial Council).
Flag Description
Red with a blue border around the unique shape of two overlapping right triangles; the smaller, upper triangle bears a white stylized moon and the larger, lower triangle bears a white 12-pointed sun
