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==Culture==
==Culture==
===National symbols===
===National symbols===
*National mammal 1: [[Wikipedia:Tibetan sand fox|Tibetan sand fox]] (''Vulpes ferrilata'')
*National mammal 1: [[Wikipedia:Kashmir stag|Kashmir stag]] (''Cervus elaphus hanglu'')
*National mammal 2: [[Wikipedia:Black musk deer|Black musk deer]] (''Moschus fuscus'')
*National mammal 2: [[Wikipedia:|Wikipedia:]] ('''')
*National bird: [[Wikipedia:Blue rock thrush|Blue rock-thrush]] (''Monticola solitarius'']
*National bird: [[Wikipedia:Lanceolated jay|Lanceolated jay]] (''Garrulus lanceolatus'']
*National flower: [[Wikipedia:Phalaenopsis mannii|Mann's phalaenopsos]] (''Phalaenopsis mannii'')
*National flower: [[Wikipedia:|Wikipedia:]] ('''')
**The hoist half of the flag is white, the color of the snows on the sacred Himalayas, which symbolizes the secular tradition of the Rajadom. The [[Wikipedia:Chhatraratna|auspicious Parasol]] in the blue color of peace symbolizes His Majesty the King, whose noble actions enhance the Rajadom. Hence, it symbolizes that His Majesty is protector of the people of the Rajadom and the upholder of the secular foundations of the Rajadom.
**The fly half of the flag is maroon, the color of the robes of the monks and symbolizes the spiritual tradition. The golden [[Wikipedia:Dharmacakra|dharma wheel]], with the [[Wikipedia:Gankyil|gankyil]] in the center, symbolizes the flourishing of the Buddhist teachings in the Rajadom.
**The pale wavy green symbolizes the Gandaki River that flows through the Rajadom.
**The [[Wikipedia:Wind Horse|lung ta]] (wind horse) flies from fly to hoist symbolizing that the Buddhist tradition infuses the government of the Rajadom.
*National emblem:
*National emblem:
**Per pale white and maroon, a pale wavy vert, on the dexter an auspicious parasol azure, on the sinister the Wheel of Dharma or; on a chief vert a wind horse courant to the dexter.
**For supporters,  
**For supporters, on the dexter a sand fox and on the sinister a musk deer, all proper.
**For a crest,  
**For a crest, a [[Wikipedia:vajra|vajra]] or rising out of a lotus white.
*National aviation roundel:  
*National aviation roundel: a circle divided in half, white and red, a green stripe down the center.
*National instrument: [[Wikipedia:|Wikipedia:]]
*National language: [[Wikipedia:Tibetan languages|Tibetan]], [[Wikipedia:Lepcha language |Lepcha]], [[Wikipedia:Limbu language|Limbu]],
*National instrument: [[Wikipedia:gyaling|gyaling]]


===Lotian holidays===
===Lotian holidays===

Revision as of 17:05, 26 September 2010

The Rajadom of Lo
Lo Manthang
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state flag coat of arms
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map of Lo
Capitals
Royal Mantang
Administrative Jomsom
Provinces with Capitals
Mustang Jomsom
Dolpo Dunai
Manang Chame
Government absolute monarchy
Head of State and Government His Royal Highness Ashtok Bista
Demonym Lotian
Religions
Official Buddhism
Other Hinduism
Languages
Official Tibetan, Lepcha, Limbu
Other Nepali
Founding 1380
Independence 1790
Area 10,293 km²
3,974 mi²
Population (2001) 54,113
Ethnicities Bhutia 53%
Lepcha 25%
Limbu 12%
Nepali 10%
Currency 1 Himalayan Rupee (Rs) = 20 sukaa (?) = 240 paisa (?)
Time zone CET UTC+5:30
Telephone Code ?
Registration
Aviation LOM
Amateur radio LOM
Radio prefix LOM
Organizations Commission on Very Small States
Himalayan Confederacy
Sports
Official soccer
Other cricket

Texts in bold print are points of departure.

History

Timeline

More Detailed History

Toponymy

Government

Provinces (anchal)

Province Capital Area Population Prefectures Notes
Mustang Jomsom 3,573 km² 29,545 (2001) 15 slightly larger than *here's* Luxemburg
Dolpa Dunai 7,889 km² (2001) 19 about the size of *here's* Slovenia
Manang Chame 2,246 km² 9,587 (2001) 14 slightly smaller than *here's* Isle of Majorca
  • Thus, the total area of the rajadom is 13,708 km², about the size of *here's* Montenegro.
  • The 15 Mustang prefectures are Chhonkup, Lomanthan, Chhoser, Chanang, Sukkang, Dhami, Chhusang, Kagbeni, Jhong, Muktinath, Marpha, Tukuche, Kowang, Junjo, and Lete.
  • The 14 Manang prefectures are Fu, Nar, Thoche, Tanki Manang, Khangsar, Bhraka, Nyawal, Gyasu, Manang, Pisang, Chame, Tachi Bogarcchap, Thoche, Dharapani.
  • The 19 Dolpa prefectures are Bhijar, Saddang, Tinje, Phoksundo, Dho,Chhenka, Mukot, Sakartana, Dunai, Lawan, Raha, Tripunakot, Likhu, Pahada, Lohai, Kalika, Narku, Rimi, Sarmi.

Geography

Borders

Lo is bordered by on the:

North: Tibet
West: Nepal (Mugu, Jumla)
Southwest: Nepal (Jajarkot)
South: Nepal (Rukum, Myagdi, Kaski)
Southeast: Nepal (Lamjung)
East: Nepal (Gorkha)

The Rajahdom of Lo is contiguous with *here's* Nepali districts of Mustang, Dolpo, and Manang.

Climate

Economy

Demographics

Culture

National symbols

Lotian holidays

(Dates in italics are postponed)

Date Name Notes
14 February Losar New Year
21 February The King's Birthday
28 February Chotrul Duchen Butter Lamp Festival (2010 only)
21 March The King's Birthday Father's Day
27 May Suga Dawa Duchen The Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment, and Parinirvana (2010 only)
21 June Guru Rinpoche's Birthday
15 July Chokhor Duchen The Buddha's First Sermon (2010 only)
24 August Ulambana Ancestor Day (2010 only)
23 September Thri-bab Blessed Rainy Day (2010 only)
17 October Dashain Victory of the Goddess Durga (2010 only)
29 October Lhabab Duchen The Buddha's Descent to Earth (2010 only))
6 November The King's Coronation

Infrastructure

Education

Flora and fauna

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