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 are strictly referred to as Nepali-language Speaking Foreigners (Nepali: नेपाली भाषी विदेशी) who are speakers of Nepali 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. Bagmati province, is the most densely populated, with almost 20.97 percent of the Nepali's population.[10][11]
Nepali diaspora
editThe 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
editSource article: Administrative divisions of Nepal
| province Number | Nick Names | Capital | Districts | Area(km2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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:
- There are a total of 77 districts in Nepal Previously 75 but two districts were divided later on.
- Province No. 1 have maximum number of districts(i.e. 14) and province number 7 has the minimum number of districts
- Province number 6 has the greater land area coverage
See also
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References
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- ^ 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.
- ^ "US Census Data". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
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令 和 ６年 ６月 末 現在 における在留 外国 人数 について - ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "Non-resident Nepali Act, 2064". Nepal Law Commission. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- ^ "National Population and Housing Census 2011" (PDF). Central Bureau of Statistics. November 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 July 2013.
- ^ "Nepalese peoples and nationality law". The World Factbook. CIA. Archived from the original on 9 January 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- ^ "Non Resident Nepali (NRN) ID". Embassy of Nepal, USA. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.