Koshi Province

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How many people live in Koshi Province?Approximately 5,014,000 (2021 census)
2. How big is Koshi Province?25,905 km² (10,002 sq mi), representing 17.5% of Nepal's total area
3. What is the capital of Koshi Province?Biratnagar
4. What language do people speak in Koshi Province?Nepali, and numerous indigenous languages such as Limbu, Rai, Tamang, and others

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