At a glance
geographyNepal is a landlocked country within the Himalayan Mountains. India borders the east, west, and south of the country, while China borders the north of the country. A small country, Nepal spans 140,800 square kilometers (approx. 54,363 square miles). Compared to the United States, Nepal is about the size of Arkansas. |
PopulationIn 2016, Nepal's population was estimated at 28.98 million. Religions |
LanguagesThe official language of Nepal is Nepali, with 90-percent of the population using Nepali on a daily basis. There are also many indigenous languages within Nepal. As such, Nepali operates as a lingua franca, as well. English is considered a foreign or second language, depending on its use. |
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Amanda Chu
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Fall 2017
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