Languages of Nepal

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Languages of Nepal

The Languages of Nepal are diverse and reflect the country's rich cultural heritage. Nepal is a multilingual nation with a variety of languages spoken across its different regions. The official language of Nepal is Nepali, which is also the most widely spoken language in the country. However, there are numerous other languages spoken by various ethnic groups.

Official Language

Nepali is the official language of Nepal and serves as the lingua franca among the diverse linguistic communities. It is an Indo-Aryan language and is written in the Devanagari script.

Major Languages

Apart from Nepali, several other languages are spoken in Nepal. Some of the major languages include:

Language Families

The languages of Nepal belong to several different language families:

Language Policy

The Constitution of Nepal recognizes all native languages spoken in Nepal as national languages. The government promotes the use of these languages in education and media to preserve the linguistic heritage of the country.

Scripts

Different languages in Nepal use various scripts. The most common script is the Devanagari script, used for Nepali and several other languages. Other scripts include:

Endangered Languages

Many languages in Nepal are considered endangered due to the dominance of Nepali and the influence of globalization. Efforts are being made to document and revitalize these languages.

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