Nepal

Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia, primarily located in the Himalayan mountain range. It borders China to the north and India to the south, east, and west. The capital is Kathmandu. Nepalese culture is influenced by a mix of Hindu and Buddhist traditions, with a rich cultural and religious heritage. Nepal is famous for its towering mountains, including Everest, the highest mountain in the world. The Nepalese economy is primarily based on agriculture, tourism, and services. Tourism plays a crucial role, with many visitors coming for trekking, mountaineering, and exploring the country's unique culture. Nepal has a history of monarchy that was replaced by a federal democratic republic in 2008 after a long period of internal conflict and a struggle for democracy. Population of Nepal from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 28.1 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 28.6 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 29.1 million inhabitants. Capital (Kathmandu): Population in 2020: About 1.5 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Kathmandu: 1.5 million Pokhara: 414,000 Lalitpur: 284,000 Bharatpur: 280,000 Birgunj: 240,000 Biratnagar: 240,000 Dharan: 141,000 Janakpur: 130,000 Hetauda: 128,000 Nepalgunj: 73,000 Administrative Divisions: Nepal is divided into 7 provinces. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately $30.6 billion. 2019: Approximately $34.0 billion. 2020: Data not available. Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Data not available. % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Data not available. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 3.0%. 2019: Approximately 3.0%. 2020: Data not available. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 4.2%. 2019: Approximately 4.6%. 2020: Data not available.