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Country facts
| Capital city: |
Kathmandu |
| Surface area: |
147,000 sq km |
| Population: |
27.4 million |
| Official language(s): |
Nepalese |
| Head of State: |
President HE The Rt Hon Dr Ram Baran Yadav |
| Head of Government: |
Prime Minister The Hon Mr Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda) |
| Australian exports to Nepal: |
A$18 million |
| Australian imports from Nepal: |
A$4 million |
| Nepal's principal export destinations: |
India, USA, Germany |
| Nepal's principal import sources: |
India, China, United Arab Emirates | (Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Country economic fact sheet) |
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Key economic indicators and statistics for 2008:
- GDP – US$12.6 billion
- GPD per capita – US$457
- Real GDP growth – 4.7 per cent
- Inflation – 13.4 per cent
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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
Major Australian exports to Nepal (2007-08):
- Gold – A$11 million
- Telecom equipment and parts – A$1 million
- Vegetables – A$1 million
- Animal oils and fats – A$1 million
Major Australian imports from Nepal (2007-08):
- Floor coverings – A$2 million
- Clothing – A$1 million
(Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Country economic fact sheet) |
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