Nepal is a small country, situated between India and China (Tibet). The country area is about a third of California, with a population of about 22 million people. The majority of the people are Hindus, but there are also plenty of Buddhists.

Although it's a small country, constituting mostly of mountains and hills, the climate varies considerably depending on where you are. In the southern parts are Terai, where the climate is tropical and jungle like, while the Tibetan border is constantly covered with snow. In Nepal, you will also find some of the world's highest mountain peaks: Kanchanjunga, Lhotse, Annapurna, and, of course, Mount Everest. Nepal Treks is something that one cannot afford to miss.

Nepal's beautiful nature is drastically contrasted by the social conditions. Nepal is one of the 25 least developed countries in the world. About 40% of the population suffers from malnutrition, a problem caused mostly by the limited access to unpolluted water. Nepal's largest industry is agriculture, where more than 90% of the populations are farmers. Most other businesses produce carpets or clothing. Nepalese export consists mostly of non-refined goods (raw material), while they import technology, medicine, fuel, and other industrial goods. This produces considerably larger expenses than revenues for the country.

Just like in most poor countries, the illiteracy rate is very high, about 60%. It's possible to take eleven years of education, of which five are mandatory and free of charge. Despite this, less than 75% completes the first five years.

The dependency on foreign financial support and tourism have caused great problems in Nepal the last years. Because of political disputes between the royal family and the Maoist rebels, Nepal has suffered from considerably reduced tourism and many countries have seized providing financial aid.