Hindu 80.6%, Buddhist 10.7%, Muslim 4.2%, Kirant 3.6%, other 0.9% (2001 census) note: only official Hindu state in the world
Muslim 50%, indigenous beliefs 40%, Christian 10%
Languages
Nepali 47.8%, Maithali 12.1%, Bhojpuri 7.4%, Tharu (Dagaura/Rana) 5.8%, Tamang 5.1%, Newar 3.6%, Magar 3.3%, Awadhi 2.4%, other 10%, unspecified 2.5% (2001 census) note: many in government and business also speak English (2001 est.)
Nepalese rupees (NPR) per US dollar - NA (2007), 72.446 (2006), 72.16 (2005), 73.674 (2004), 76.141 (2003)
Military Budget as percentage of GDP
1.600%
Beijing Olympics Medal Count
Location
Southern Asia, between China and India
Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea and Senegal
Area
147,181 km sq
36,125 km sq
Coastline
0 km
350 km
Climate
varies from cool summers and severe winters in north to subtropical summers and mild winters in south
tropical; generally hot and humid; monsoonal-type rainy season (June to November) with southwesterly winds; dry season (December to May) with northeasterly harmattan winds
