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Birendra International Convention Centre | |
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Address | New Baneshwor , Kathmandu , Bagmati Province , Nepal |
Coordinates | 27°41′22″N85°20′14″E / 27.68944°N 85.33722°E Coordinates: 27°41′22″N85°20′14″E / 27.68944°N 85.33722°E |
Owner | Government of Nepal |
Operator | Federal Parliament of Nepal |
Opened | 1993 |
Former names | Birendra International Convention Centre |
Enclosed space | |
• Total space | 12,573 square metres (135,330 sq ft) |
Parking | 400+ vehicles |
Website | |
Official website |
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