A delightful variation in ethnic diversity and customs of Nepal make this nation the most fascinating tourist destination in the world.

Official statistics indicate that the population of Nepal stands at approximately 23 million and this includes more than 60 ethnic groups speaking 70 different languages and dialects. Nepal's total population is fundamentally a division that makes up the Northern Himalayan People, people from the Middle Hills, the inhabitants of the Valley and the people of the Terai (the plains) that make up the total population of the nation.

The Sherpas, Dolpas, Lopas, Baragaonlis and Manangis come under the Northern based Himalayan People & can be found living in the high mountainous regions of the country. Magars, Gurungs, Tamangs, Sunuwars, Newars, Thakalis, Chepangs and a majority of Brahmans and Chhetris are regarded as people based in the Middle Hills and can be mostly found in the Valley which is Kathmandu & the capital city of Nepal. The Terai People, according to their ethnicity are known as Tharus, Darai, Kumhal, Majhi and migrants from India.

Nepali society is culturally influenced by a hierarchal caste system. The caste system comprises of the Brahmin, Chettri, Vaisya and Shudra clans. Nepali is the official language and Nepal is country that is governed on the lines of secularist principles.

Hinduism and Buddhism are the two main religions of the country. Official statistics indicate that 89.5% of the populations are Hindu, 5.3% Buddhist, 2.7% Muslim, 2.4% Shamanist and Animist, 0.1% Jain and 0.04% Christians. Regardless of ethnic background or religion, Nepalese people are found to be the most hospitable and friendly people you would ever wish to meet.

Perhaps, one of Nepal's oldest traditions which have been known to be passed down from one generation to the next was to 'revere and welcome guests as gods. As per statistical feedbacks, Visiting Nepal has been an unforgettable experience for most tourists visiting this Himalayan, landlocked nation.

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