Nepalis

Nationals or citizens of Nepal

For information on the population of Nepal, see Demographics of Nepal.

Ethnic group

Nepali people, Nepalese, Nepali

नेपाली

Map of the Nepalese Citizens around the World residing for work or study

Total population
c. 35,127,998 [citation needed]
Regions with significant populations
Nepal 29 million (2021 Census)[1]
India| estimated 2,926,168 (2011 Census)[2]
Malaysia| 700,000 (estimated)[citation needed]
Myanmar| 405,069[citation needed]
Qatar| 406,917[3]
Saudi Arabia| 334,451[3]
United States| 260,323 (2022)[4]
Japan| 176,336 (2023)[5]
United Kingdom| 164,000 (2018)[6]
Australia| 131,830 (2020)[7]
United Arab Emirates| 224,905[3]
Kuwait| 71,193[3]
South Korea| 60,000 (2017)[8]
Hong Kong| 25,472[3]
Canada| 21,975 (2021)
Singapore| 7,000[3]
Oman| 17,057[3]
Mexico| 16,500[citation needed]
Bhutan| 150,000[citation needed]
Pakistan| 12,850[citation needed]
Sri Lanka| 5,000[citation needed]
Languages
Nepali, Newar, Maithili, Magar, Tamang, Tharu, Gurung, Limbu, Rai, Sherpa, Doteli, Bhojpuri, Awadhi, Magahi, Bajjika, Angika, Hindi-Urdu and other languages
Religion
Hinduism (majority), Buddhism, Kirant, Prakriti, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Jainism, Bahai faith
Related ethnic groups
Nepali diaspora (Nepali language speaking Foreigners) and Madhesi Nepalis

Nepali (also Nepalese; Nepali: नेपाली) are the citizens of Nepal under Nepali nationality law. The term Nepali usually refers to the nationality, that is, to people with citizenship of Nepal, while the people without Nepalese citizenship but with roots in Nepal such as Nepali Indians are strictly referred to as Nepali-language Speaking Foreigners (Nepali: नेपाली भाषी विदेशी) who are speakers of Nepali, Maithili or any of the other 128 Nepali languages but are now foreign citizens or of foreign nationality bearing passports and citizenship of the foreign nation. It is also not generally used to refer to non-citizen residents, dual citizens, and expatriates.[9]

Nepal is a multicultural and multi-ethnic country with a majority of Hindus (including Kirats and Buddhists) while Muslims and Christians of Hindu origin are minorities. Kathmandu Valley, in the middle hill region and the Madhesh Province, constitutes a small fraction of the nation's area but is the most densely populated, with almost 37 percent of the Nepali's population.[10][11]

## Nepali diaspora

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Main article: Non-Resident Nepali

The Nepali diaspora or Non Resident Nepali are Nepali people living overseas.[12] The Non-resident Nepali Act, 2064 of Nepal defines a non-resident Nepali as someone who is a foreign citizen of NepaleseNepali origin including a NepaleseNepali citizen residing abroad.[9]

## Province division of Nepal

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Source article: Administrative divisions of Nepal

province Number  | Nick Names  | Capital  | Districts  | Area(km2)

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Province Number 1  | Koshi  | Biratnagar | 14  | 25,905
Province Number 2  | Madhesh  | Janakpur | 8  | 9,661
Province Number 3  | Bagmati  | Hetauda | 13  | 20,300
Province Number 4  | Gandaki  | Pokhara | 11  | 21,504
Province Number 5  | Lumbini  | Deukhuri | 12  | 22,288
Province Number 6  | Karnali  | Birendranagar | 10  | 27,984
Province Number 7  | Sudurpaschim  | Godawari | 9  | 19,915

Notes:

1. There are a total of 77 districts in Nepal Previously 75 but two districts were divided later on.
2. Province No. 1 have maximum number of districts(i.e. 14) and province number 7 has the minimum number of districts
3. Province number 6 has the greater land area coverage

Map of provinces and districts of Nepal (2020). – Nepal issued a new map of Nepal including Kalapani and Lympiadhura.

## See also

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* Nepal portal

* Nepal
* Languages of Nepal
* List of Nepali people
* Music of Nepal
* Religion in Nepal
* Demographics of Nepal

## References

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1. ^ National Statistics Office (2021). National Population and Housing Census 2021, Caste/Ethnicity Report. Government of Nepal (Report).
2. ^ Thapa, Deepak (28 January 2018). "Counting heads". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on 14 July 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
3. ^ a b c d e f g "Migration in Nepal: A Country Profile 2019". International Organization for Migration. 18 December 2019. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
4. ^ "ASIAN ALONE OR IN COMBINATION WITH ONE OR MORE OTHER RACES, AND WITH ONE OR MORE ASIAN CATEGORIES FOR SELECTED GROUPS". United States Census Bureau. United States Department of Commerce. 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2024. `{{cite web}}`: Check `|archive-url=` value (help)
5. ^ 令和５年１２月末現在における在留外国人数について
6. ^ "Table 1.3: Overseas-born population in the United Kingdom, excluding some residents in communal establishments, by sex, by country of birth, January 2018 to December 2018". Office for National Statistics. 24 May 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2020. Figure given is the central estimate. See the source for 95% confidence intervals.
7. ^ "Migration, Australia Statistics onAustralia's international migration". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Australian Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original on 27 April 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
8. ^ "All empty everywhere: Nepali workers describe life in South Korea under Covid-19". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on 3 March 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
9. ^ a b "Non-resident Nepali Act, 2064". Nepal Law Commission. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
10. ^ "National Population and Housing Census 2011" (PDF). Central Bureau of Statistics. November 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 July 2013.
11. ^ "Nepalese peoples and nationality law". The World Factbook. CIA. Archived from the original on 9 January 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
12. ^ "Non Resident Nepali (NRN) ID". Embassy of Nepal, USA. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.

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Nepal articles

History|

| Ancient|

* Bhadrabahu

| Shakya Republic|

* Gautama Buddha
* Maya (mother of Buddha)

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Kirata kingdom|

* Yalamber

Lichchhavi rule|

* Manadeva
* Amshuverma
* Bhrikuti
* Araniko

Medieval
and
modern|

* Arimalla
* Khasa kingdom
* Baise Rajya
* Chaubisi Rajya
* Newa kingdoms

| Early Shah rule|

* Gorkha Kingdom
* Prithvi Narayan Shah
* Unification
* Kalu Pande
* Kingdom of Nepal
* Monarchs
* Sino-Nepal War
* Bhimsen Thapa
* Anglo-Nepal War
* Balbhadra Kunwar
* Treaty of Sugauli

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Rana rule|

* Kot massacre
* Jung Bahadur Rana
* Tibetan War (Treaty of Thapathali)
* Lamjang and Kaski
* Tribhuvan
* Nepal–Britain Treaty of 1923

Post-Rana and Panchayat|

* 1951 revolution
* Panchayat system
* Back to the Village campaign

Multi-party democracy|

* Jana Andolan I
* Royal massacre
* 2005 coup d'état
* Civil war
* Jana Andolan II
* 2015 earthquake - April \- May

Geography|

| Mountains|

* Himalayas
* Mount Everest
* Kanchenjunga
* Makalu
* Dhaulagiri
* Manaslu
* Annapurna

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Areas|

* Cities of Nepal
* Kathmandu Valley
* Terai
* Inner Terai Valleys of Nepal
* Tibetan Plateau
* Siliguri Corridor (Chicken's Neck)

Rivers|

* Arun
* Karnali (Ghaghara)
* Koshi (Kosi)
* Narayani (Gandaki)
* West Rapti

Environment|

* Climate change
* Deforestation
* Protected areas
* Wildlife

Politics|

* Constitution
* Constituent Assembly
* Elections
* Foreign relations
* Military
* Chief of the Army Staff
* Parliament
* Provincial assemblies
* Political parties
* Communism
* Heads of state
* President
* Vice President
* Prime Minister
* list
* Council of Ministers
* Supreme Court
* Chief Justice

| Divisions|

* Districts
* Provinces
* Municipalities
* Rural Municipalities

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Cities|

* Bharatpur
* Biratnagar
* Birgunj
* Damak
* Hetauda
* Itahari
* Janakpur
* Kathmandu (capital)
* Lalitpur
* Nepalgunj
* Pokhara

Economy|

* Agriculture
* Energy
* Child labour
* Companies
* South Asian Free Trade Area
* Rupee (currency)
* Squatting
* Telecommunications
* Tourism
* Transport
* Workforce

Culture|

* Cuisine (wine)
* Demographics
* Education
* Languages
* Literature
* Music
* Gurkhas/Gorkhas
* International rankings
* Media
* Nepal Academy
* Nepal Academy of Fine Arts
* People
* Ethnic groups
* Public holidays
* Religion
* Hinduism
* Buddhism
* Islam
* Christianity
* Sport

| Festivals|

* Dashain
* Tihar
* Mohani
* Swonti
* Dipankha Yatra
* Eid
* Yomari Punhi
* Gadhimai
* Buddha Jayanti
* Maghe Sankranti
* Udhauli
* Ubhauli
* Gyalpo Lhosar
* Tamu Lhosar
* Sonam Lhosar
* Holi
* Chhath
* Chasok Tangnam
* Chhechu
* Jatra

| Celebrations|

* Nwaran
* Pasni
* Bratabandha
* Ihi
* Bahra
* Shraddha
* Antyesti

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