Nepalis (English: Nepalese ; Nepali: नेपाली गण) are the Indo-Aryan and Sino-Tibetan citizens of Nepal under the provisions of Nepali nationality law. Nepal is a multicultural and multi-ethnic country.

Do you say Nepali or Nepalese?

Nepali (and South Asian) people tend to prefer Nepali as it reflects local morphology (as well as heritage and identity), whereas other people tend to use Nepalese as it is influenced by and used in English. The choice between the two is often one of identity.

What type of people are Nepali?

Ethnic groups Most of the Tibeto-Nepalese groups—the Tamang, Rai, Limbu, Bhutia (including the Sherpa), and Sunwar—live in the north and east, while the Magar and Gurung inhabit west-central Nepal. The majority of the famous Gurkha contingents in the British army have come from the Magar, Gurung, and Rai groups.

What Nepali called?

plural -pali or -palis a native or inhabitant of Nepal; a Nepalese. adjective. of or relating to Nepal, its inhabitants, or their language; Nepalese.

What are people from Nepal known for?

Famous people from Nepal include religious icons, literary geniuses, mountaineers and political rulers. Among Nepals most famous people are the Sherpas, collectively renowned for their great mountaineering skills. Another famous group are the Nepalese Ghurkas, excellent warriors.

Who is the most famous Nepali person?

Among Nepals most famous people are the Sherpas, collectively renowned for their great mountaineering skills. Another famous group are the Nepalese Ghurkas, excellent warriors. Perhaps the best known Nepali person is Siddhartha Gautama, better known around the world as Buddha.

Who is real Gorkha?

The Gurkhas are soldiers from Nepal who are recruited into the British Army, and have been for the last 200 years. Gurkhas are known to be as fearless in combat as they are good natured in daily life. To this day, they remain renowned for their loyalty, professionalism and bravery.

Is kharel a Brahmin?

Kharel (Nepali: खरेल) is a surname found in Nepal and some parts of India. They belong to the brahmin (khas-bahun) community of Nepal.

What caste is Shrestha?

Khatri caste Śrēṣṭha (Newar: श्रेष्ठ) is a Nepalese surname meaning noble” or great” in Sanskrit. Shrestha may also refer to the Khatri caste of Shresthas who prior to the unification of modern Nepal formed the ruling and administrative Kshatriya castes in the court of the Malla kings of Nepal.

Who is the real hero of Nepal?

The government has declared Bhakti Thapa as the latest national hero (rastriya bibhuti) of Nepal.