Khagendra Thapa will be officially declared as the world's shortest man on October 14. He is the smallest known person on earth at 22 inches (56 cm). The Nepal Tourism Board has nominated Thapa as a goodwill ambassador to promote tourism in Nepal. Thapa will carry the message: "Shortest man in the world from the highest mountain in the world invites you to visit Nepal.
Khagendra Thapa's height is measured by Dr. Hom Neupane (L) in the presence of Guinness Book of World Records representative Marco Frigatti (R) in Pokhara, west Nepal October 14, 2010. Thapa, who turns 18 today, will be given a certificate by the Guinness Book of World Records for being the shortest man in the world. He has officially been measured as being 62.05 cm tall.
Khagendra Thapa is weighed by Dr. Hom Neupane as Guinness Book of World Records representative Marco Frigatti (L) watches in Pokhara, west Nepal.
Khagendra Thapa reacts while his height is measured by Dr. Hom Neupane in Pokhara, west Nepal October 14, 2010.
Khagendra Thapa receives a birthday gift at his rented house in Pokhara, west Nepal .
Khagendra Thapa and his father Rup Bahadur Thapa play with a birthday gift given to Khagendra at his rented house in Pokhara.
Khagendra Thapa greets well-wishers while on a visit to Fewa Lake in Pokhara West Nepal. Thapa, who is turning 18 on October 14, will be declared by the Guinness World Records to the shortest man in the world.
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