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Nepal - culture

Nepal unfortunately is not only the land of charming mountains, but also the third poorest country on earth. Most of the Nepalese people live at the minimum of existence. diseases like leprosy, tuberculosis, cholera and diarrhoeal diseases kill each year uncounted persons, above all children and poor persons. In spite of that the Nepalese people are known for their hospitality, cheerfulness and openness. This can make you come here more than once.

The Nepalese society is strongly influenced by Hinduism. Which can be observed in the ruling caste system and the interconnected consciousness of the people. It is a society in change. Before 1991 citizens' freedom was not acknowledged. The current Government type in Nepal is a parliamentary democracy with the king as chief of state. Nepal is the only country in the world where Hinduism is declared the state religion by the constitution.

Many young Nepalese don't want to follow their original traditions anymore and orient themselves towards western societies. The population of Nepal is about 23 million people, of whom 2 million live in the capital Kathmandu and the surrounding valley. More than 50% of all Nepalese are younger than 21 years. There are more than 30 ethnical groups living peacefully together in Nepal.

More than 90% of the income comes from agriculture (rice, wheat, millet, corn, potatoes, sheep- & goat breeding). The average yearly income of a Nepalese is about 200$. The most important sources of income besides agriculture are tourism and carpet-& textile industry. Official language is Nepalese, but altogether there are at least 21 languages with many different dialects.

Religions / Beliefs:
Ethnic groups:

Terai: Tharu, Satar, Rajbansi, Dhimal, Bodo, Dhangar, Majhi, Darai
Hills: Newar, Tamang, Magar, Limbu, Rai, Sunwar, Jirel, Kiranti, Thakali, Gurung, Magar, Chepang, Panchgaunle
Himalayas: Sherpa, Lhomi, Thundam, Topke Gola, Lopa, Manangba, Baragaunle, Olangchung Gola