Key Stats
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 29 million
Average life expectancy: 71 years
Literacy rate: 64%
Population living below poverty line: 25%
Population without electricity: 6.6 million
Population without access to safe drinking water: 2.4 million
Most widely spoken language: Nepali
Source: The World Factbook
About Nepal
Located in southern Asia between China and India, Nepal is best known for the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, and its proximity to the Himalayas. Nepal also boasts subtropical summers and breath-taking views of the Ganges River Basin. Despite its beauty, Nepal is among the most poor and least-developed countries in the world. Nearly 70% of its residents work in agriculture to support themselves and their families.
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Artisans in Kathmandu
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Paper Crafters in Nepal
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Handcrafters in Nepal
Disadvantaged women handcrafters in Nepal receive fair wages, home employment, and social benefits through fair trade.Read More » -
Artisans in Nepal
Women artisans in Nepal are able to work from home, receive medical care, and other forms of social welfare support through fair trade.Read More »
