Nepal

Nepal is a federal parliamentary republic, located in Southern Asia. Hinduism is the predominant religion. Its capital is Kathmandu. About 29.6 million people live there (2025).

Capital

Kathmandu

Population

29,618,118 (2025)

Region

Asia (Southern Asia)

Area

147,181 km²

Demonym

Nepalese

Languages

Nepali

Form of Government

Federal parliamentary republic

Religion

Hinduism (81.2%)
Buddhism (8.2%)
Islam (5.1%)

Currency

Nepalese rupee (NPR)

GDP

$45.5B (2025)