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Nepal , Himalayas – Photo by ilkerender – CC-BY

Population 2002 ………………………………………………………. 25,873,917
GDP per capita 2001 (Purchasing Power Parity, US$)……….. 1,400
GDP 2001 (Purchasing Power Parity, US$ billions)……………. 35.6
Unemployment……………………………………………………………47%
Average annual growth 1991-97
Population (%) ……. 1.3
Labor force (%) ……. 2.2

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Capital city Kathmandu City Profile – Nepal History

Resources and links about Nepal

Pashupatinath Temple – Photo by mckaysavage – CC-BY

Total Area………………………………………………………….1,068,298 sq. mi.
Poverty (% of population below national poverty line)…… 26
Urban population (% of total population) …………………………. 89
Life expectancy at birth (years)…………………………………………….. 73
Infant mortality (per 1,000 live births)…………………………………. 22
Child malnutrition (% of children under 5) …………………………. 2
Access to safe water (% of population) ………………………………. 65
Illiteracy (% of population age 15+) ……………………………………… 4

Background Note: Nepal __ A full national profile with history, culture, economy, maps and more. – illustrated – From U.S. State Department – http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5283.htm

Country Profile: Nepal __ A general overview including history, political structure, culture, leaders, media, and more. "Nepal is also one of the poorest countries in the world, a situation made worse by an ongoing Maoist rebellion." – illustrated – From BBC – http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/country_profiles/1166502.stm

Economy of Nepal __ "An isolated, agrarian society until the mid-20th century, Nepal entered the modern era in 1951 without schools, hospitals, roads, telecommunications, electric power, industry, or civil service." You will find an encyclopedic article with ;links to related materials. – From wikipedia – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Nepal

Maps Of Nepal __ You will find a wide variety of map resources. Select from MapQuest, Merriam-Webster, Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection and others. – From embassyworld.com – http://www.embassyworld.com/maps/Maps_Of_Nepal.html

Nepal __ An excellent tool for anthropology and historical research. "Handbook Series sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Army between 1986 and 1998. Each study offers a comprehensive description and analysis of the country or region's historical setting, geography, society, economy, political system, and foreign policy." – From Library of Congress – http://countrystudies.us/nepal/

Nepal __ "Draped along the greatest heights of the Himalaya, the kingdom of Nepal is a land of sublime scenery, time-worn temples, and some of the best walking trails on earth. It's a poor country, but it is rich in scenic splendour and cultural treasures. The kingdom has long exerted a pull on the Western imagination and it's a difficult place to dislodge from your memory once you return." History, culture, statistics and more. – illustrated – From Lonely Planet – http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/indian_subcontinent/nepal/

Nepal __ A good overview of Nepal, history, government, statistics and more. – illustrated – From Infoplease – http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107820.html
Nepal Economy – Flags, Maps, Economy, Economy, Climate, Natural … __ "Nepal Economy – Flags, Maps, Economy, Economy, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, …" A ton of information. – illustrated – From photius.com – http://www.photius.com/countries/nepal/economy/index.html

Nepal : Country Studies – Federal Research Division, Library of Congress __ "Please note: The current Country Study was previously in a multi-country volume. Chapter numbers reflect those used in the printed book." A detailed general overview. – From Library of Congress – http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/nptoc.html

Nepal Exports __ You will find charted exports information by industry, product and value in U.S. Dollars. Click on the country of your choice in the drop down menu. – From intracen.org – http://www.intracen.org/appli1/TradeCom/TP_EP_CI.aspx?RP=004&YR=2005

Nepal: History, Geography, Government, and Culture __ A good and fairly detailed overview of Nepal. – illustrated – From infoplease.com – http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107820.html

Nepal Home Page __ You will find just about anything you want about Nepal from news and current events to travel, entertainment, government, photo galleries and more. – illustrated – From nepalhomepage.com – http://www.nepalhomepage.com/firstpage/

Nepal – geography Flag, Map, Economy … __ "Nepal Interactive Factbook: GEOGRAPHY, Flag, Map,Geography, People, Government, Economy, Transportation, Communications." All this and more. – illustrated – From theodora.com – http://www.theodora.com/wfb/nepal_geography.html

Nepal: Geography, Maps and Information __ You will find a collection of resources including geography, maps and links to related articles. – From about.com – http://geography.about.com/library/maps/blnepal.htm

Nepal Government __ "Central website of the Government of Nepal providing links to all departments of the government and useful information." – illustrated – From Government of Nepal – http://www.nepalgov.gov.np/

nepal map and map of nepal information page __ An atlas style page chock-full of various maps, statistics, and general information. – illustrated – From worldatlas.com – http://worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/np.htm

Nepal Photos __ You will find galleries of click-to-enlarge photo images, pictures of Nepal. – illustrated – From trekearth.com – http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asia/Nepal/

Nepal Photos, Flag, Map and Travel Information __ You will find several galleries of pictures as well as an 'atlas' style summary with maps and more. – illustrated – From pbase.com – http://www.pbase.com/world/nepal

Nepal Rastra Bank – Central Bank of Nepal __ The Central Bank of Nepal shares information about the management, publications, statistics, and details of the bank. Also includes daily foreign exchange rates. – From nrb.org.np – http://www.nrb.org.np/

Nepal – UNESCO World Heritage Centre __ List of sites in Nepal which are considered World Heritage by the United Nations. – From unesco.org – http://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/np

Nepalese Newspapers : Newspapers from Nepal : Nepalese News __ List of newspapers in Nepal and publication language. – From onlinenewspapers.com – http://www.onlinenewspapers.com/nepal.htm

Latest news and analysis from Nepal on politics, economics and more. __ Latest news from Nepal. – illustrated – From nepalitimes.com – http://www.nepalitimes.com/

Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha __ A good overview of this historic site. – illustrated – From unesco.org – http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/666

pictures of Nepal at picturesofplaces.com – nepal pictures __ Nepal pictures including the Himalayas, Mount Everest (Sagarmatha), Kathmandu, Lhotse, Annapurna Range, Gokyo, Pokhara Lake, Durbar Square, Royal Chitwan, and more. – illustrated – From picturesofplaces.com – http://www.picturesofplaces.com/Asia/nepal.html

Royal Nepalese Embassy, Washington DC __ A good place to begin your study of Nepal. You will find a country overview, trade and investment information, politics and other topics. – illustrated – From Embassy of Nepal – http://www.nepalembassyusa.org/