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Nepal profile

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(Last updated: 27 Apr 2012)

Current business situation

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) provides advice for business travellers and tourists going to Nepal. This is regularly updated, and should be checked before planning travel.

Country facts

Capital city: Kathmandu
Surface area: 147,000 sq km
Population: 28.2 million
Official language(s): Nepalese
Head of State: President HE The Rt Hon Dr Ram Baran Yadav
Head of Government: Prime Minister The Hon Baburam Bhattarai
Australian exports to Nepal: A$12 million
Australian imports from Nepal: A$4 million
Nepal's principal export destinations: India, USA, Bangladesh
Nepal's principal import sources: India, China, UAE

(Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Country economic fact sheet)

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Economic climate

For the latest key economic indicators and statistics, please see the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade country economic fact sheet.

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Political climate

The existing political structure is a constitutional monarchy with a bicameral legislature reappointed by the King on 24 April 2006. The House of Representatives has 205 members and a National Council with 10 members appointed by the King and 50 members indirectly elected by the House (35) and an electoral college (15).

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Trade relations and statistics

Please see the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade country economic fact sheet for key trade statistics.

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Bribery of foreign public officials

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