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Geography, demographics, economy, history, and government (see also Research) - Form of government:
- Population: 24,302,653 (10% urban)
- Total area: 140,800 sq. km
- Languages: Nepali (official)
- Religions: Hindu
- Per capita GDP: $1,100 p.a. (1998)
- Exports: $474m; manufactured goods, crude materials
- Literacy: 37.7% (1991)
- Life expectancy: 58.4 years (58.4f, 58.4m)
Sources
- [CIA World Factbook] country data - Nepal
- [U.S. Library of Congress] country study - Nepal
- [AsiaSource] country profiles maps and statistics - Nepal - a resource of The Asia Society
- E-Conflict World Encyclopedia - Nepal - national anthem, flag, map, people, economy, geography, government, defence, news
and weather
- [Nation by Nation] country data - Nepal - facts, government, geography, history, human rights, people
- [World Skip] country data - Nepal
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Portals, indexes, guides, searchers, phone directories
- Nepal Home Page
- Catmando Nepal Information Directory
- ExploreNepal - search engine
- Info Nepal - news, information, directory
- Nepal Directory
- Nepal Yellow Pages
- WebNepal
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Executive, legislature, judiciary, ministries, departments, agencies, and commissions
- Nepal Government and Politics Directory
- Governments on the WWW - Nepal - comprehensive database of governmental institutions - parliaments, ministries, offices, law
courts, embassies, etc
- Ministries & departments:
- Ministry of Industry, Commerce & Supplies
- Ministry of Privatisation
- Department of Taxation
- Foreign Investment Board
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Human rights & civil liberties, humanitarian aid, political parties, activism, environment, and labour
- CWIN Nepal - concern for child labour & rights
- Educate The Children Nepal
- Finland-Nepal Friendship Association (Suomi-Nepal seura) - promotes Nepalese culture in Finland
- Himalayan Kingdom Foundation Monastery Peace Project
- Inside Nepal Friendship Organization
- Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP)
- MS Nepal - Danish NGO for International Cooperation
- National Resource Center for Non Formal Education
- Nepal Environmental Journalist Group
- Nepal Forward Foundation
- NepalNet - Electronic networking for sustainable development
- United Nations Development Programme in Nepal
- US Agency for International Development, Kathmandu
- Political parties:
- Nepali Congress Congress Party
- Communist Party of Nepal
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Education, health & public safety, religion, women, children & youth, and associations & societies
- Centre for Victims of Torture Nepal (CVICT) - rehabilitates torture survivors and advocates against torture
- Ford Foundation South Asia (New Delhi) - has major commitments in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka in the areas of agriculture and
rural development, reproductive health and population, planning and management, culture, rights and governance
- Informal Sector Service Center (INSEC) (Kathmandu) - human rights organisation that provides human right services to the
Nepalese people through advocacy, lobby, training, education, information, campaigns and projects at national, regional and
grass roots levels
- Maiti Nepal - crusading for the prevention of girl trafficking, resue, rehabilitation, and re-integration of trafficked victims
- Organisational Development Center (ODC) - organisational development, education, training and research for professionals in the
development sector
- NepalNet - electronic networking for sustainable development in Nepal
- Rural Reconstruction Nepal (RRN) - helps the flood affected people in east Chitwan
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Office - Nepal
- Education:
- Bhanubhakta Memorial Higher Secondary School
- Nepali Student around the world
- Research Centre for Educational Innovation and Development - National research centre working in education committed to
promoting quality education and ensuring academic excellence
- University of Kathmandu
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Ethnicity, language, the arts, history & heritage, performance, costume, and literature
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Associations, competitions, leisure, and hobbies
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Guides & advice, accommodation, attractions, transport, agents, and organisers
- Nepal Tourist Board
- Nepal Travel Network
- Information, Travel, Tours Nepal e Tibet
- Borderland Adventure Center of Nepal
- Sunny Treks Expedition & Travel (P) Ltd.
- Mount Everest - resources related to climbing and trekking Mt Everest and the Khumbu region
- Sagarmatha National Park, Everest Region
- Accommodation:
- Acharya Hotels Nepal
- Astoria Hotel, Kathmandu
- Central Hotels & Resorts
- House of Rajkarnicar - conferences & incentives organisers
- Airlines:
- Buddha Air
- Gorkha Airlines - Nepal
- Necon Air - Nepal and India
- Skyline Airways
- Yeti Airlines
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Statistics, government, economy, geography, demography, and society
- Essential data:
- [CIA World Factbook] country data - Nepal
- Social development:
- [OneWorld.net] country database - Nepal - news articles selected from around the world
- [U.S. Refugee Committee] World Refugee Survey country report - Nepal
- Human rights:
- [International Lesbian and Gay Association] [Country Survey - Nepal] - information for those working to promote lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) rights
- Governance:
- Governments on the WWW - Nepal - comprehensive database of governmental institutions - parliaments, ministries, offices, law
courts, embassies, etc
- [CIA Library] [Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members] - Nepal
- [Political Resources] - Nepal
- [World Audit.org] national statistics and reports - Nepal - from Freedom House, Transparency International, Amnesty
International, the International Commission of Jurists and others
- [ElectionWorld.org] election results in Nepal
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Newspapers & magazines, journals, television & radio, publishing, and entertainment
- Nepal Times
- Nepal News
- Economic Times
- Himalmag
- Wavemag
- Radio Nepal Online
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Resourcing, manufacturing, distribution, trade, and regulation of goods and services
- METCON Consultants - evaluation services
- NepalExpo.com - business directory
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Banking, investment, insurance, stockmarkets, and market regulation
- Foreign Investment Board
- Golchha - investment & funds management
- Nepal Rastra Bank
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