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  1. Languages of Nepal, referred to as Nepalese languages in the country's constitution, are the languages having at least an ancient history or origin inside the sovereign territory of Nepal spoken by Nepalis. The 2011 national census listed 123 languages spoken as a mother tongue (first language) in Nepal.

  2. Aug 1, 2017 · Nepal has 123 languages spoken as a first language, including Nepali, Maithili, and Newari. The official language of Nepal is Nepali, a member of the Indo-Aryan language family. The other languages belong to the Sino-Tibetan, Dravidian, and Austroasiatic families. Learn more about the regional and sign languages of Nepal.

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  4. Mar 20, 2024 · Nepali, or Gorkhali or Khaskura, is Nepal’s official language. It belongs to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European language family. The majority ethnic group, the Khas people, primarily speaks it. Nepali traces its roots back to the Sanskrit language and shares many similarities. These are with other Indo-Aryan languages spoken in the ...

  5. 5 days ago · Nepali language, member of the Pahari subgroup of the Indo-Aryan group of the Indo-Iranian division of the Indo-European languages. Nepali is spoken by more than 17 million people, mostly in Nepal and neighbouring parts of India. Smaller speech communities exist in Bhutan, Brunei, and Myanmar.

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  6. Sep 8, 2023 · Learn about the 123 languages spoken as a first language or mother tongue in Nepal, including the official language Nepali, and the regional languages Maithili, Bhojpuri, and Limbu. Find out the percentage of speakers, the scripts, and the status of English in Nepal.

  7. Nepali is an Indo-Aryan language native to the Himalayas region of South Asia. It is the official, and most widely spoken, language of Nepal, where it also serves as a lingua franca. Nepali has official status in the Indian state of Sikkim and in the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration of West Bengal. It is spoken by about a quarter of Bhutan's population. Nepali also has a significant ...

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