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: Kashmiri stag (Cervus elaphus hodgsoni)
- National mammal 2: Wikipedia: ()
- National bird: Lanceolated jay (Garrulus lanceolatus]
- National flower: Common rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum)
- National tree: birch (Betulus utilis)
- 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 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 dharma wheel, with the 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 lung ta (wind horse) flies from fly to hoist symbolizing that the Buddhist tradition infuses the government of the Rajadom.
- 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, on the dexter a sand fox and on the sinister a musk deer, all proper.
- For a crest, a vajra or rising out of a lotus white.
- National aviation roundel: a circle divided in half, white and red, a green stripe down the center.
- 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 |
