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1 Nepal Laxmi Patel

2 Nepal, otherwise known as Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is located between India and China, and is located in South Asia. Location

3 Nepal

4 In the northern areas of Nepal the summers are cool and the winters are very severe. While in the south summers are very tropical and winters are mild. Climate

5 The Indo-Nepalese first migrated from India and they are the ancestors of the Brahman and Chetri caste groups which makes up 80% of the population. Others known as the Tibeto-Nepalese are originated in central Asia and Tibet. Early History

6 The national language of Nepal is Nepali.
नमस्ते बिदाई Other languages are: English Magahi Oriya Sindhi There are 122 other languages, 2 of those are extinct. Languages

7 Hinduism Buddhism Islam Christianity Religion

8 Nepal is known as the holy land of lord Pashupatinath and Siddhartha Gautama, otherwise known as Buddha. It’s where the Hindus and Buddhists lived together for centuries. The Temple of Pashupatinath is the most sacred Hindu temple. It’s one of the most important cities for Shiva worshippers. Buddha was also born Nepal, and he is the known as the light of Asia which also makes Nepal important for Buddhists also. Culture

9 Hindus in believe in the ancient Vedic gods
Hindus in believe in the ancient Vedic gods. They believe in Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva known as a Trinity. Brahma is the creator, Vishnu is the preserver, and Shiva is the destroyer. Other gods they believe in is Shakti, Lakshmi, Hunuman, Krishna, Ganesh, and Saraswati. Each of the gods/goddesses have a specific meaning. The holy texts are Bhagawat Gita, Ramayan, and Mahabharat and they are widely in Nepal Hinduism

10 Buddha is actually worshipped by both the Hindus and Buddhists
Buddha is actually worshipped by both the Hindus and Buddhists. They have five Dhyani Buddhas who represent the five basic elements which are earth, fire, water, air, and ether. Buddhism

11 Ethnic Groups Chhettri Bhrahman-Hill Magar Tharu Tamang Newar Muslim
Kami Yadav Other and Unspecified Ethnic Groups

12 When greeting people its proper to say namaste and to press your palms together in front of your chest and nod your head or bow. Personal relationships are very important and they spend time over chai. The host is expected to pay over any dinners that you have. When meeting a client it’s smart to dress casual, Nepali people aren’t very strict on that matter but you have to appear to Business Etiquettes

13 For men both men and women the business dress is formal
For men both men and women the business dress is formal. Men where coat ad tie or the Nepali Dress which is called a Kurta Surwal. Then for women they could wear saree, Kurta surwal, or a business suit for those who are modern. Business Dress

14 Gestures Pointing a finger at someone is considered disrespectful.
Shaking of your head means yes and nodding your head means no. Thankfulness is expressed by different facial expressions. Putting your palms together and bowing is considered as a greeting. Gestures

15 The currency of Nepal is the Nepali rupee
The currency of Nepal is the Nepali rupee. One dollar Nepal is 97 rupees. Currency

16 From Savannah to Nepal there is a nine hour and forty-five minute difference.
Time Difference

17 Nepal is known as the weed capital, but it’s still illegal.
Nepal is the home of Mount Everest. Cows are found wandering the streets. Eighty percent of the country are Hindu. A famous game in India is carrom. Interesting Facts


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