Geographic and Demographic characteristics:

Location: Nepal is a landlocked country located in South-Asia. It is located in the

Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the
south, east, and west by the Republic of India.

Capital: Kathmandu

Area: Total: 147,181 sq. km, Land: 143,351 sq. km, Water: 3,830 sq. km

Population: 30,986,975 (July 2014 est.)

Literacy: 57.4%

Languages spoken: Nepali (official) 44.6%, Maithali 11.7%, Bhojpuri 6%, Tharu
5.8%, Tamang 5.1%, Newar 3.2%, Magar 3%, Bajjika 3%, Urdu 2.6%, Avadhi 1.9%,
Limbu 1.3%, Gurung 1.2%, other 10.4%, unspecified 0.2%

Per capita income: 409.04 US dollars in 2013

Ethnicity: Chhettri 16.6%, Brahman-Hill 12.2%, Magar 7.1%, Tharu 6.6%, Tamang
5.8%, Newar 5%, Kami 4.8%, Muslim 4.4%, Yadav 4%, Rai 2.3%, Gurung 2%,
Damai/Dholii 1.8%, Thakuri 1.6%, Limbu 1.5%, Sarki 1.4%, Teli 1.4%,
Chamar/Harijan/Ram 1.3%, Koiri/Kushwaha 1.2%, other 19%.

Religions: Hindu 81.3%, Buddhist 9%, Muslim 4.4%, Kirant 3.1%, Christian 1.4%,
other 0.5%, unspecified 0.2%.

Culture: The culture of Nepal is rich and unique. The cultural heritage of Nepal has
evolved over the centuries. This multi-dimensional heritage encompasses the
diversities of Nepal's ethnic, tribal, and social groups, and it manifests in music and
dance; art and craft; folklore and folktales; languages and literature; philosophy and
religion; festivals and celebration; foods and drinks.Nepal is named for the
Kathmandu Valley, where the nation's founder established a capital in the late
eighteenth century. Nepali culture represents a fusion of Indo-Aryan and TibetoMongolian influences, the result of a long history of migration, conquest, and trade.

Weather: Climatic conditions of Nepal vary from one place to another in accordance
with the geographical features. In the north summers are cool and winters severe,
while in south summers are tropical and winters are mild. Nepal has namely five
major seasons: spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter.An average temperature
drop of 6C occurs for every 1,000 m gain in altitude. In the Terai, summer
temperatures exceed 37 C and higher in some areas, winter temperatures range from
7C to 23C in the Terai. In mountainous regions, hills and valleys, summers are
temperate while winter temperatures can plummet under sub zero. The valley of
Kathmandu has a pleasant climate with average summer and winter temperatures of
19C 35C and 2C 12C respectively.

Government type: Nepal is federal democratic republic.

The Government of Nepal is the executive body and the central government of Nepal.
Prior to the abolition of the monarchy, it was officially known as His Majesty's
Government. The Head of state is the President. This role is largely ceremonial as the
functioning of the government is managed entirely by the Prime Minister who is
appointed by the Parliament. The heads of constitutional bodies are appointed by the
President on the recommendation of Constitutional Council, with the exception of the
Attorney General, who is appointed by the Prime Minister.

Political System in Nepal

The politics of Nepal function within a framework of a republic with a multi-party system.
Currently, the position of President (head of state) is occupied by Dr. Ram Baran Yadav. The
position of Prime Minister (head of government) is held by Sushil Koirala. Executive power
is exercised by the Prime Minister and his cabinet, while legislative power is vested in the
Constituent Assembly. Until May 28, 2008, Nepal was a constitutional monarchy. On that
date, the constitution was altered by the Constituent Assembly to make the country a
republic.

Economic Development
The United States of America is the world's largest national economy.
According to the latest estimate by the IMF, its GDP at purchasing power parity is estimated
to be the second largest in the world behind China by the end of 2014, accounting for 16.3%
of the global total.
The U.S. dollar is the currency most used in international transactions and is the world's
foremost reserve currency.

Trade Systems

The United States is Member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and the
Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO Agreement)
sets out rules governing trade among the WTO's 154 members.
The United States has free trade agreements (FTAs) in effect with 20 countries. These
FTAs build on the foundation of the WTO Agreement, with more comprehensive and
stronger disciplines than the WTO Agreement.

The United States also has a series of Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) help
protect private investment, develop market-oriented policies in partner countries, and
promote U.S. exports.

It is also a part of NAFTA.