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Nepal is located among the southern slopes of the Himalayan Mountains in South Central Asia. It is bound by China to the north and India to the east, west and south. Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy, providing a livelihood for three-fourths of the population and accounting for 38% of GDP. Industrial activity mainly involves the processing of agricultural produce including jute, sugarcane, tobacco, and grain.
Area: 145,391 sq km
Population: 22,340,100
Capital: Kathmandu
People: 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%
Religion: Hindu 80.6%, Buddhist 10.7%, Muslim 4.2%, Kirant 3.6%, other 0.9%
Government: Parliamentary Democracy
GDP: US$42.84 billion
Major Industries: Agriculture, cement, cigarettes, forestry, garments, jute spinning, sugar milling, textiles, and tourism.
Major Trading Partners: Its main trading partner is India.
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