Ethnic groups in Nepal - Wikipedia
WEBNepal's diverse linguistic heritage evolved from 2 major language groups: Indo-European languages, Tibeto-Burman languages. Nepal's languages are mostly either Indo-European or Sino-Tibetan, while only a very few of them are Austro-Asiatic and Dravidian.
Culture of Nepal - Wikipedia
WEBThe culture of Nepal encompasses the various cultures belonging to the 125 distinct ethnic groups present in Nepal. [1] The culture of Nepal is expressed through music and dance; art and craft; folklore; languages and literature; philosophy and religion; festivals and celebration; foods and drinks.
Raute people - Wikipedia
WEBRaute are a nomadic traveling ethnic group officially recognized by the Government of Nepal. They are known for subsistence hunting of langur and macaque monkeys. They gather wild forest tubers, fruits, and greens on a regular basis.
Largest Ethnic Groups In Nepal - WorldAtlas
WEBJul 18, 2019 · The Tamang, Newar, Kami, Madheshi Muslims, Yadav, and Rai peoples collectively constitute around 25% of the Nepalese population. Hindu is the dominant religion in Nepal with Buddhism also dominating portions of the ethnic groups.
Ethnic Groups in Nepal | List of ethnic groups in Nepal - Nepal …
WEBMay 28, 2020 · This page article shows the composition of each proposed federal state in terms of ethnic groups in Nepal, based on 2011 census data.
Sherpa | History & Culture | Britannica
WEBSherpa, group of some 150,000 mountain-dwelling people of Nepal; Sikkim state, India; and Tibet (China); they are related to the Bhutia. Small groups of Sherpas also live in parts of North America, Australia, and Europe.
Limbu | Nepalese, Himalayan, Ethnic Group | Britannica
WEBLimbu, the second most numerous tribe of the indigenous people called Kiranti, living in Nepal, on the easternmost section of the Himalayas east of the Arun River, and in northern India, mostly in the states of Sikkim, West Bengal, and Assam.
Nepal - National Geographic Kids
WEBNepalese are from four main groups: the Hindu caste, the Bhotes, the hill tribes, and the Newar. The Hindus originally came from India and continue to follow the caste system. Hill...
Rai | Rai, Himalayan, Nepal | Britannica - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBRai, a people indigenous to eastern Nepal, living west of the Arun River in the area drained by the Sun Kosi River, at elevations of 5,500–7,700 feet (1,700–2,300 m), and also in southwestern Bhutan.
People of Nepal | Meet the Nepalese People - Nepal Trekking
WEBMay 28, 2020 · Meet the friendliest people of Nepal you’ve ever met. Feel their optimism and embrace their genuine warmth. The population of Nepal in 2019 is reportedly 29.7 million. There are about 101 ethnic groups speaking over 92 languages. The distinction in caste and ethnicity is understood better with a view of …