Nepal officially, the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is a land lock country in south Asia. Geographically, it is situated between China in the North and India in the South, East and West within an area of 147,181 sq.km and approximately the population is 23.1 million. The mountainous north contains eight of the world's ten highest mountains, including the highest; Mount Everest, which is 8,848 meters.

Kathmandu is the Capital city of Nepal. Nepal is divided into 14 zones and 75 districts, grouped into 5 development regions and 3,814 villages Development Committee (VDC). Each district is headed by a permanent Chief District Officer (CDO) responsible for maintaining law and order and coordinating the work of field agencies of the various government ministers. The 14 zones are:

Bagmati,  Bheri, Dhawalagiri, Gandaki, Janakpur, Karnali, Koshi, Lumbini, Mahakali, Mechi, Narayani, Rapti, Sagarmatha and Seti.

Nepal is commonly divided into three physiographic areas: the Mountain, Hill, Siwalik region and Terai Regions. These ecological belts run east-west and are vertically interested by Nepal’s major north to south flowing river systems.

Languages:
It's quite easy to get by with English in Nepal; most of the visitors will have to deal with in the Kathmandu valley and in Pokhara will speak good English. Along the main trekking trails, particularly the Annapurna Circuit, English is widely understood. However, it's interesting to learn at least a little Nepali and it's quite an easy language to pick up. Nepali is closely related to Hindi and, like Hindi, is a member of the Indo-European group of languages. Although Nepali is the national language of Nepal and is the linking language between all the country's ethnic groups there are many other languages spoken. The Newars of the Kathmandu Valley, for example, speak Newari and there are other languages spoken by the Tamangs, Sherpas, Rais, Limbus, Magars, Gurungs and other groups. In the Terai, bordering India, Hindi and Maithali, another Indian language of their region, are often spoken. Even if you can learn no other Nepali, there is one word every visitor soon picks up - Namaste. Strictly translated it means I salute the god in you, but it is used as an everyday greeting encompassing everything from Hello to How are you? and even 'see you again soon'. Properly used it should be accompanied with the hands held in a prayer like position, the Nepali gesture which is the equivalent of westerners shaking hands.

Religious:

Population Structure:

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) PPP 2008 estimate
$31.582 Billion
Per Capital $1,142

Gross Domestic Product (Nominal) 2008 estimate
Total $ 12.698 Billion
Per Capital $459

Economic
Agriculture accounts 40% of Nepal Gross Domestic Product, Service comprise 41% and Industry 22%. Agriculture employs 76% of the workforce; services 18% and Manufacturing/craft based industry 6%.Agriculture produce are mostly grown in the Terai region. The products are 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. Its workforce of about 10 million suffers from a severe shortage of skilled labor. The spectacular landscape and diverse, exotic cultures of Nepal represent considerable potential for tourism, but growth in this hospitality industry has been stifled by recent political events.

Labor Market:
The rate of unemployment and underemployment approaches half of the working age population. Thus many Nepali citizens move to India in search of work; the gulf countries li.1%) Ake Malaysia, Dubai, Quarter etc which is one of the famous destinations for Nepali workers.
Nepal receives US $50 million a year through the Gurkha soldiers who serve in the Indian, Singapore, Brunei, British armies and are highly esteemed for their skill and bravery. The total remittance value worth around US 1 billion, including money sent from the Persian Gulf and Malaysia, who combined employ around 700,000 Nepali citizens. A long standing economic agreement underpins a close relationship with India. The distribution of wealth among the Nepal is consistent with that in many developed and developing countries; the highest 10% of households control 39.1% of the national wealth and the lowest 10% control only 2.6%.

Nepal’s exports of mainly carpets, clothing, leather goods, just goods and grain total $822 million. Import commodities of mainly gold, machinery and equipment, petroleum products and fertilizer total US $ 2 bn. India (53.7%), the US (17.4%), and Germany (7.1%) are its main export partners. Nepal’s import partners include India (47.5%), the United Arab Emirates (11.2%), China (10.7%), Saudi Arabia (4.9%), and Singapore (4%).

Nepal Culture:
Nepal has several ancient pilgrimage sites. Each temple is attached to a legend or belief that glorifies the miraculous powers of its deity. Kathmandu Valley is home to the famous Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhu Stupa and several other famous temples.  More than hundreds of famous temples are located in and around the Kathmandu Valley.

Some well-known pilgrimage sites are: Barah Chhetra, Halesi Mahadev, Janakpur, Pathibhara, Tengboche in East Nepal; Manakaman, Gorkha, Lumbini, Muktinath, Gosainkunda, Tansen, Kathmandu Valley in Central Nepal; and Swargadwari, Khaptad Ashram in West Nepal.
Nepal is also the Gateway to Kailash Mansarovar, the mythical abode of Lord Shiva. Devotees from various parts of Nepal and India throng the temples during special festivals. Even though weak infrastructure renders some places hard to reach, efforts are being made on national level to develop and promote some popular sites.

Pilgrimage sites of Nepal like Muktinath and Gosainkunda make popular trekking destinations. Tours to these sites are encouraged for the novelty they provide in terms of nature and culture.

The National Museum:
The National Museum located on the way to Swayambhunath Hill is most popular among the Kathmandu people. It holds not only ancient artifacts, but also interesting mementos of recent kings and recently used firearms. A visitor to the museum will understand much about the way wars were fought in this part of the world and the type of firearms that were used to conquer Nepal and later to protect it from the British Raj. Other artifacts include ancient statues, paintings, and murals. You may be interested in the doll collection as well as the stuffed animals there. The collection of coins in the complex includes coins going back to the second century BC as well as excellent samples from dynasties that ruled Nepal after the birth of Christ. Beside this, there are eight museums in Nepal. They are:

1. The museum of Natural history
2. The national Bronze art museum
3. The national woodworking museum
4. The bronze and brass museum
5. Asa Archives
6. The patan Museum
7. Kaiser library

Wildlife Reserve:
1. Sukla Phanta Reserve (305 sq. Kms.)
2. Parsa Reserve (499 sq. Kms.)
3. Koshi-Tappu Reserve (175 sq. Kms.)

Conservation Areas:
1. Annapurna (2600 sq. Kms.)
2. Makalu-Barun (2330 sq. Kms.)

Hunting Reserve:
Dhorpatan (1325 sq. Kms.)

Wildlife:
This country harbors one of the world's best habitats for One horned rhino, Royal Bengal tiger, and Show-Leopard, Clouded-Leopard, Red panda, Blue-sheep and long snouted fish eating Gharial. Other wildlife includes wild elephant, buffaloes, bisons, blue bell, Brown, bear, Sloth bear, Leopard, crocodiles

and many varieties of cat, dog, and deer and antelope families. And 840 different species of wetland, migratory and residential birds.

Endangered Species:
Tiger, Rhino, Snow Leopard, Clouded Leopard Red Panda, Brown Bear, Asamese Macaque, Gangetic Dolphin, Wolf, Wild Elephant, Giant horn-bill, Swamp deer, Wild yak, Nayan, Tibetan antelope, Black buck, Four horned antelope, Musk deer pigmy hog, Haspd hare, Pangolin, Gharial, Indian bustard, Saras Crane, Impean Pheasant, Python.

Adventure in Nepal :
Nepal is a perfect destination for those who are longing for a perfect adventure time. In Nepal, they can enjoy the thrilling moments through rafting, paragliding, Jungle Safari, Mountaineering, Trekking, Mountain Flight, hot air ballooning, Bungy Jumping, Sightseeing and many more…..