Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a sovereign country in South Asia. It is mainly in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. It is the 49th largest country by population and 93rd largest country by area.
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License ID: 682970818 Panoramic view to Kathmandu city, Nepal.
Member since: 2009
Capital
Kathmandu
Population (2015)
28,608,715
GNI Per Capita (2016)
$441.6
Emissions Per Capita (2014)
0.496 tons
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National Climate Vulnerability Level and actions
0
Average
Sea Level Rise
Due to climate change sea level rising index
3 mm/yr
0.23%
Sea Level Rise
Due to climate change sea level rising index
3 mm/yr
0.23%
Sea Level Rise
Due to climate change sea level rising index
3 mm/yr
0.23%
Most Recent Year
2019
Most Recent Value (USD, Millions )
101,801.23
Most Recent Year
2019
Most Recent Value (USD, Millions )
30,641.38
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Jul
Job Post: Bangladesh-based Analyst
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Bangladesh-based Analyst
July 2024
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Role:
Analyst
Program:
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Statement delivered by Ms. Alexia Latortue, Assistant Secretary for International Trade and Development of the Department of Treasury, United States
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