Embassy of Nepal in London | |
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Location | Holland Park, London |
Address | 12a Kensington Palace Gardens, London, W8 4QU |
Coordinates | 51°30′26.5″N0°11′28″W / 51.507361°N 0.19111°W Coordinates: 51°30′26.5″N0°11′28″W / 51.507361°N 0.19111°W |
Ambassador | Mr. Gyan Chandra Acharya |
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