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Article: Nepal.
- Article from:
- Country Reports
- Article date:
- September 22, 2003
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Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 23.15 million (2001 census)
Climate: Five climatic zones, based on altitude, range from subtropical in south, to cool summers and severe winters in north
Language: Nepali (official), 20 other languages with numerous dialects
Total area: 147,800 square kilometres
Ethnic groups: Newars, Indians, Tibetans, Gurungs, Magars, Tamangs, Bhotias, Rais, Limbus, and Sherpas
Religion: Hindu 89.5 %; Buddhist 5.3%; and Muslim 2.5%