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Intercontinental Consultants and Technocrats Pvt. Ltd NEPAL Intercontinental Consultants and Technocrats Pvt. Ltd. A-8, Green Park, New Delhi - 110 016, India Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal AREA: Nepal measures 147,181 square kilometres (56,827 sq. mi) it slightly outranks the state of Arkansas in the United States. Nepal is the world's 93rd largest country by area and the 41st most populous country. GOVERNMENT: Republic CAPITAL: Kathmandu (largest city) PRESIDENT: Ram Baran Yadav PRIME MINISTER: Sushil Koirala POPULATION & LANGUAGE: During 2015 Nepal population is estimated to be increased by 460 125 people and reach 29 271 933 in the beginning of 2016. The official language of Nepal is Nepali, formerly called Khaskura then Gorkhali. According to the 2011 national census, the percentage of people with Nepali as the mother tongue is 44.6%. Maithili is spoken in Nepal as a second language. Extinct languages of Nepal include Kusunda, Madhesiya and Waling. According to the 2011 National census a total of 123 languages are spoken as a mother tongue (first language) in Nepal. Most belong to the Indo-Aryan and Sino-Tibetan language families. GEOGRAPHY & CLIMATE: Nepal is of roughly trapezoidal shape, 800 kilometres (497 mi) long and 200 kilometres (124 mi) wide. Nepal is commonly divided into three physiographic areas: Mountain, Hill and Terai. These ecological belts run east-west and are vertically intersected by Nepal's major, north to south flowing river systems. Nepal has five climatic zones, broadly corresponding to the altitudes. The tropical and subtropical zones lie, the temperate, the cold zone, the subarctic zone and the Arctic zone. Nepal experiences five seasons: summer, monsoon, autumn, winter and spring. PEOPLE AND CULTURE: The Nepalese are descendants of three major migrations from India, Tibet, and North Burma and the Chinese province of Yunnan via Assam. Among the earliest inhabitants were the Kirat of east mid-region, Newar of the Kathmandu Valley and aboriginal Tharu and Maithils in the southern Terai region. Hinduism is practiced by about 81.3% of Nepalis, the highest percentage of any country. Buddhism is linked historically with Nepal and is practiced by 9% of its people, followed by Islam at 4.4%, Kiratism 3.1%, Christianity 1.4%, and animism 0.4%. A large portion of the population, especially in the hill region, may identify themselves as both Hindu and Buddhist, which can be attributed to the syncretic nature of both faiths in Nepal. The overwhelming majority of the Nepalese population follows Hinduism. Shiva is regarded as the guardian deity of the country. Nepal is home to the famous Lord Shiva temple, the Pashupatinath Temple, where Hindus from all over the world come for pilgrimage. Lumbini is a Buddhist pilgrimage site and UNESCO World Heritage Site site in the Kapilavastu district. Traditionally it is held to be the birthplace in about 563 B.C. of Siddhartha Gautama, a Kshatriya caste prince of the Sakya clan, who as the Buddha Gautama founded Buddhism. The holy site of Lumbini is bordered by a large monastic zone, in which only monasteries can be built. All three main branches of Buddhism exist in Nepal and the Newa people have their own branch of the faith. Buddhism is also the dominant religion of the thinly populated northern areas, which are mostly inhabited by Tibetan-related peoples, such as the Sherpa. ART & CULTURE: The culture of Nepal is rich and unique. The cultural heritage of Nepal has evolved over the centuries. Its culture is mostly influenced by Indian, Mongolian and Tibetan culture. Dashain is the longest and the most important festival of Nepal. Generally Dashain falls in late September to mid- October, right after the end of the monsoon season. It is "a day of Victory over Demons". The Sagan ceremony is the ritualized presentation of five food items (boiled egg, smoked fish, meat, lentil cake and rice wine) to a person which is done to bring good fortune as per Tantric tradition. Tihar or Swanti, Chhath, Buddha Jayanti (the celebration of the birth of Buddha) and Maha Shivaratri (a festival of Lord Shiva) are some of the other important festivals. Sherpas, mostly located at higher altitudes and in the Mount Everest region, celebrate Mani Rimdu, for the good of the world. Most festivals include dancing and music, and a variety of foods are consumed during festivals and on special occasions.The Dishka, a dance performed at weddings, includes intricate footwork and arm movements. Accompanying music and musical instruments change in tune with the themes, which revolve around topics like harvesting of crops, marriage rites, war stories, a lonely girl’s yearning for her love, and several other themes and stories from everyday life in the villages. Folklore is an integral part of Nepalese society. Traditional stories are rooted in the reality of day-to-day life, tales of love, affection and battles as well as demons and ghosts and thus reflect local lifestyles, cultures and beliefs. Many Nepalese folktales are enacted through the medium of dance and music. Most houses in the rural lowlands of Nepal are made up of a tight bamboo framework and walls of a mud and cow-dung mix. These dwellings remain cool in summer and retain warmth in winter. Houses in the hills are usually made of unbaked bricks with thatch or tile roofing. At high elevations construction changes to stone masonry and slate may be used on roofs. The staple Nepalese meal is Dal bhat. Dal is a spicy lentil soup, served over bhat (boiled rice) and served with tarkari (curried vegetables) together with achar (pickles) or chutni (spicy condiment made from fresh ingredients). It consists of non-vegetarian as well as vegetarian items served with non- alcoholic beverages. Mustard oil is the cooking medium and a host of spices, including cumin, coriander, black pepper, sesame seeds, turmeric, garlic, ginger, methi (fenugreek), bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, chilies and mustard seeds are used in cooking. The cuisine served on festivals is generally the best. Momo is a type of steamed dumpling with or without fillings. Momo have become a delicacy in Nepal. They are one of the most popular fast foods in many regions of Nepal. ECONOMY: Besides having landlocked, rugged geography, few tangible natural resources and poor infrastructure, the ineffective post- 1950 government and the long-running civil war are also factors in stunting the nation's economic growth and development. Nepal is heavily dependent on remittances, which amount to as much as 22-25% of GDP. Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy, providing a livelihood for more than 70% of the population and accounting for a little over one-third of GDP. In 2010, agriculture accounted for 36.1%, services comprised 48.5%, and industry 15.4% of Nepal's GDP. While agriculture and industry are contracting, the contribution by the service sector is increasing. Agriculture employs 76% of the workforce, services 18% and manufacturing and craft-based industry 6%. Agricultural produce includes tea, rice, corn, wheat, sugarcane, root crops, milk, and water buffalo meat. Industry mainly involves the processing of agricultural produce, including jute, sugarcane, tobacco, and grain. The spectacular landscape and diverse, exotic cultures of Nepal represent considerable potential for tourism, but growth in the industry has been stifled by political instability and poor infrastructure. CURRENCY: Nepalese Rupee (NPR) Subunit Paisa 1/100 Symbol Rs or ₨ or 셂. Coins 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 paisa, Re. 1, Rs. 2, Rs. 5, Rs. 10 Banknotes Rs. 5, Rs. 10, Rs. 20, Rs. 50, Rs. 100, Rs. 500, Rs. 1000 (Freq. used) Banknotes Rs. 1, Rs. 2, Rs. 25, Rs. 250 (Rarely used) Official Bank Nepal Bank Limited Official Bank http://www.nepalbank.com.np Website SOCIAL LIFE AND RECREATION: Association football is the most popular sport in Nepal and was first played during the Rana dynasty in 1921. The one and only international stadium in the country is the Dasarath Rangasala Stadium where the national team plays its home matches. Cricket has been gaining popularity since the last decade. Since the establishment of the national team, Nepal has played its home matches on the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. The national Cricket team has qualified for the 2014 Cricket World Cup; it finished fourth in the 2015 ICC World Cricket League Division, Two in Namibia and has qualified for the 2015–17 ICC World Cricket League Championship as well. EDUCATION: The overall literacy rate (for population aged 5 years and above) was 65.9% in 2011. The highest literacy rate was reported in Kathmandu district. However increasing access to secondary education (grades 9-12) remains a major challenge, as evidenced by the low net enrollment rate of 24% at this level. More than half of primary students do not enter secondary schools, and only one- half of them complete secondary schooling. In addition, fewer girls than boys join secondary schools and, among those who do join, fewer complete the 10th grade. Formal school education in Nepal officially spans a period of 12 years and is divided into these categories: (a) Primary Level (Class 1 to 5) (b) Middle School/Lower Secondary Level (S.L.C.) (Class 6 to 8) (c) High School/ Secondary Level (Class 9 and 10) (d) 10+2/ Higher Secondary Level (Class 11 and 12) Successful completion of study earns a student a Higher Secondary Education (10+2) certificate. However, since the majority of the schools in the country have not been upgraded for the lack of funds and resources to the 10+2 level, the old high school system with School Leaving Certificate (SLC) examination at the end of 10 year still persists. Higher Education in Nepal consists of the following levels.
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