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Photos of Nepal

In Buddhism, symbolic offerings are made to increase contemplative gratitude and inspiration, and often act as preparation for meditation. Typical material offerings involve simple objects such as a lit candle or oil lamp, burning incense, flowers, food, fruit, water, or drinks.  Within the traditional Buddhist framework of karma and rebirth, offerings contribute to the accumulation of merit, which leads to a better rebirth and eventual release from suffering. Candles mark respect or deference, and evoke the state of impermanence and change; these are cornerstones of the Buddhist philosophy. The light from a humble candle is also said to symbolize the enlightenment of the Buddha.

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Geography

Area

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Area - comparative

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People and Society

Languages

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Age structure

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2023 population pyramid

Median age

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Population growth rate

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Net migration rate

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Maternal mortality ratio

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Infant mortality rate

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Total fertility rate

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Tobacco use

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Education expenditures

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Environment

Revenue from coal

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Government

Economy

Real GDP growth rate

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Real GDP per capita

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Labor force

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Unemployment rate

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Public debt

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Taxes and other revenues

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Current account balance

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Exports

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Imports

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Debt - external

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Energy

Communications

Transportation

Airports

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Railways

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Roadways

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Military and Security

Military expenditures

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Terrorism

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