#Country

30,896,590 people Nepal is a predominantly Hindu country, with a significant minority of Buddhists

• Nepali: The official language, spoken by 44.64% as a mother tongue. 

• **Maithili ** Second most spoken, with 11.67% as a mother tongue.

• Bhojpuri: Spoken by 5.98% as a mother tongue. 

• Tamang: Spoken by 5.77% as a mother tongue. 

• Tharu: Spoken by 5.11% as a mother tongue. 

• Newari (Nepal Bhasa): Spoken by 3.2% as a mother tongue. 

• Bajjika: Spoken by 2.99% as a mother tongue. 

• Magar: Spoken by 2.98% as a mother tongue. 

• Other Languages: A variety of other languages are spoken, with a combined percentage of 17.66%. 

• English: A significant number of Nepalis speak English, with some estimates suggesting 30% or more can speak broken English