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What is Nepal like?
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In short
Nepal is a country in Southern Asia, Asia. In 2025 it has about 29.6 million people (UN estimate), the 52nd most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1955Population: 52nd
Nepalネパール- Region
- Southern Asia, Asia
- Population
- about 29.6 million (52nd)
- Area
- 147,181 km² (91st)
- UN member since
- December 14, 1955
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Nepal in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 29.6 million, the 52nd most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/4 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 147,181 km², the 91st largest of the 193. That is about 1/2 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 201.
Joining the United Nations
Nepal joined the United Nations on December 14, 1955.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
15 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
- Q1Compare Nepal’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
- Q2Find Nepal on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
- Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Nepal, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 9 UN member states in Southern Asia. The one with the most people is India.