Aproximately 90 percent of the people live as subsistent farmers and work in agriculture, and tourism is the next highest income earner.

The Nepalese are renowned as especially warm and friendly people and welcome foreigners into their homes offerering genuine smiles and friendship.

Many Nepalese speak English and it is widely taught through the schools. The Nepalese speak over 30 languages and Nepali is the national language however any foreigner with a little knowledge of Nepali can make themselves understood in any part of Nepal.

Nepal lies in the central Himalayas in between India and China. From the beautiful Himalayan mountains to the central hills down to the flat terai it is rich in culture and diversity.

There are a wide variety of races and tribes and they have their own religious and cultural patterns. Brahmins and Chetris are widely distributed through out the country and Newars are concentrated in the Kathmandu valley.

Kathmandu is the largest city in Nepal with over 1.5 million people and estimated total population is 21 million people within an area of 147.181 square miles. Nepal is a predominantly Hindu aproximately 70 % and Buddhist comprising of 30 %

Politically speaking Nepal is a relatively young democracy, and it was an absolute monarchy until 1990. Recent Political developments are more difficult to predict and follow. After the killing of the King and his family his Brother became the new king of Nepal. He dissolved parliament and set up his own government. The Maoists control most of rural Nepal and in April 2006 forced the King to step down and release his control over the political process. Hopefully recent events will pave the way to a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Nepal.