Nepal is one of the South Asian Associations for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) country.

Historical Background:
Dynasty Rana Dynasty Duration 1846-1951 Emperor Shree 3 Jang Bahadur Singh Rana (1816-1877)

Current Political Scenario:

Type Of Government - Nepal is a federal republic Ruling party Unified communist party of Nepal (MAOIST) President Ram Baran Yadav Vice president Paramanand Jha Prime minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai, 35 PM
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Economic Scenario:
Population 29,891,883 HDI Rank 152 Sex Ratio 0.96 males/females Literacy 48.6%

Geographical Context:
Area Covered 147,181km (56,827sq miles)
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Ethnic Groups Chettri Brahman hill Magar Tharu Tamang Newar Muslim Kami Yadav Other Unspecified

- 15.5% - 12.5% - 7% - 6.6% - 5.5% - 5.4% - 4.2% - 3.9% - 3.9% - 32.7% - 2.8%

Main Source of Economy - Agriculture that employs 80% of population providing 37% of GDP.