Rajadom of Kashmir
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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
- National mammal 1: Kashmir stag (Cervus elaphus hanglu)
- National mammal 2: Leopard (Panthera pardus)
- National bird: Lanceolated jay (Garrulus lanceolatus]
- National flower: common rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum)
- National tree: Himalayan birch (Betula utilis)
- National emblem:
- For supporters,
- For a crest,
- National aviation roundel:
- National instrument: Wikipedia:
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 |
