What do you mean by multi religious country?
Definition of ‘multireligious’ 2. (of a country, society, etc) having followers of more than one religion.
How many ethnic groups are there in Nepal?
Total number of Ethnic Groups in Nepal. As per the 2011 census, Nepal has 126 castes and ethnic groups speaking as many as 123 languages. And 90 percent of these languages are spoken by Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous People in Nepal have distinct cultures, languages, and belief systems.
Why is Nepal called the common garden of different castes ethnic groups language and culture?
Almost every caste of Nepal has developed their distinctive lifestyle and cultures. So, Nepal can be considered to be a single garden with many colorful flowers. This is why King Prithivi Narayan Shah said, ‘Nepal is a garden of 4 castes and 36 sub-castes.
Who are minorities in Nepal?
Minority groups include Buddhists 2.96 million (20\%, 2001 Census), Muslims 1.12 million (4.2\%), and linguistic minorities, including Gurung, Magar, Tamang, Rai, Limbu, Thakali, Sherpa, Tharu and Raute. Nepal is an ethnically complex and diverse country with numerous linguistic communities.
Why is Nepal a multi-lingual country?
Vast majority of Nepalis are hindus, nearly 80\%, then there are Buddhists, around 5 \% are Muslims, 1.5\% Christians and several other religions native to different groups like kirat religion. Nepal is multi lingual because a lot of languages are spoken in Nepal. Nepali is lingua franca or language of communication or offi Really??
What is the race of Nepalis?
About race, biologically Nepalis are only one race which is human race but there can be different races according to looks of people, it’s basically a social construct and it’s mainly divided into caucasoid, mongoloid and negroid. Majority of Nepalis are caucasoid but there are also mongoloids esp janajatis.
What is the difference between Nepali and Newar?
The terms “Nepāl”, “Newār”, “Newāl” and “Nepār” are phonetically different forms of the same word, and instances of the various forms appear in texts in different times in history. Nepal is the learned Sanskrit form and Newar is the colloquial Prakrit form.
How many castes are there in Nepal?
Nepal is a multi-cultural and multi-lingual nation. There are many people in country with different caste and culture who speak different language. According to the census 2011 AD, there are more than 125 castes and 123 linguistic groups in Nepal. They follow different types of religious, culture and traditions.