Total area:
147,181 sq. km. (56,136 sq. mi.)--roughly the size and shape of the US state of Tennessee
Population:
29,519,114 (est. July 2008)
Ethnicity:
Chhettri 15.5%, Brahman-Hill 12.5%, Magar 7%, Tharu 6.6%, Tamang 5.5%, Newar 5.4%, Muslim 4.2%, Kami 3.9%, Yadav 3.9%, other 32.7%, unspecified 2.8%
Languages:
Nepali 47.8%, Maithali 12.1%, Bhojpuri 7.4%, Tharu (dagaura/Rana) 5.8%, Tamang 5.1%, Newar 3.6%, Magar 3.3%, Awadhi 2.4%, other 10%, unspecified 2.5%
Religion:
Hindu 80.6%, Buddhist 10.7%, Muslim 4.2%, Kirant 3.6%, Christianity .5%.
Government:
Federal Republic (Hindu Monarchy abolished in June 2008), awaiting new constitution
Capital :
Kathmandu
Welcome to The Global Missionary, an international nonprofit sharing the Gospel and planting
churches worldwide. Together with your support, we are reaching new people every day.
We operate solely from your generous donations, using those funds to plant churches and equip pastors in Southeast Asia.
Our past work has taken us to Thailand, Myanmar and southern China. Currently, we're focusing on sharing the Gospel in Nepal through a Bible training center and a children's home.
The Global Missionary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation registered in the state of Washington and recognized by the IRS. All donations are tax deductible.
