Nepal

Languages:

Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. The official language is Nepali, which is spoken by approximately 45% of the population as of 2021. Nepali serves as the primary language for government administration, formal education, and nationwide communication. However, Nepal is linguistically diverse, with over 120 indigenous languages spoken across the country. Some of the major ethnic languages include Maithili, Bhojpuri, Tharu, Tamang, Newar, and Magar. While Nepali is more commonly spoken in urban areas and among the educated population, many people in rural regions continue to use their native languages for daily communication. English is increasingly spoken as a second language, particularly in urban areas and within the tourism industry.

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Ethnic Groups:

Chhettri 16.6%, Brahman-Hill 12.2%, Magar 7.1%, Tharu 6.6%, Tamang 5.8%, Newar 5%, Kami 4.8%, Muslim 4.4%, Yadav 4%, Rai 2.3%, Gurung 2%, Damai/Dholii 1.8%, Thakuri 1.6%, Limbu 1.5%, Sarki 1.4%, Teli 1.4%, Chamar/Harijan/Ram 1.3%, Koiri/Kushwaha 1.2%, other 19% (2011 est.) note: 125 caste/ethnic groups were reported in the 2011 national census