Region: Asia
Capital: Kathmandu
Area: 147,181 sq km
Population: 28,901,790 (est July 2007)
Languages: Nepali, Maithali, Bhojpuri, Tharu, Temang, Newar, Magar, Awadhi
Religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, other
Life expectancy: 60.56 (est 2007)
Population below poverty line: 31% (est 2004)

Our link missionaries (via BMS World Mission) are Marcus & Suzanne Walton

Marcus and Suzanne are seconded to United Mission to Nepal. Based in Butwal in the south of Nepal, Suzanne – a doctor – helps equip community health volunteers and workers and Marcus – a former police inspector – helps in security issues and leadership in the church and local communities.