Area: 140,800 sq km

Population: 23 million

Capital City: Kathmandu

People and Ethnics: Brahmins, Chhetris, Newars, Gurungs, Magars, Tamangs, Rais, Limbus, Sherpas, Bishwakarma etc

Languages: Nepali is the national language. Different ethnics have different primary languages.

Religion: Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim

Government: Parliamentary Democracy

GDP: US$27.4 billion

GDP per head: US$1100

Annual Growth: 6%

Inflation: 2.1%

Major Industries: Tourism, Handicraft, Agriculture and Water Resource