Nepal
An isolated country
About Nepal
Hinduism is recognized as Nepal’s official religion. Although people are free to follow any religion it is against the law to convert to another.- Before 1960 no Christian could even live in Nepal.
Population: 29,519,114 (July 2008 est.) - Religions: Hindu 80.6%, Buddhist 10.7%, Muslim 4.2%, Kirant 3.6%
- Languages: Nepali 47.8%, Maithali 12.1%, Bhojpuri 7.4% Note: Government and business also speak English.
- General facts: Nepal-CIA World Factbook
- Joshua Project: Nepal: Least Reached People
Reaching Nepal
- ReachGlobal views a variety of different platforms (business, community development, education, technical and professional skills, and others) as means to open doors to ministry in countries that are not completely open to gospel witness.
- Stable platforms provide legitimacy in the eyes of local governments and an opportunity for staff to build relationships with nationals and church leaders.
- Prayer facts: Operation World-Nepal
