What Language Do They Speak in Nepal?

The flag of Nepal is the world's only non-quadrilateral flag of a sovereign country. It takes the shape of two adjoining right-angled triangles and has a crimson red field with deep blue edges. Within the smaller upper triangle is an emblem of the upper half of a white sun resting on an upward facing white crescent. The lower triangle bears a white sun with twelve rays.
Official language of Nepal Nepali

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

The official language of Nepal is Nepali.

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Languages in Nepal — FAQ

What language do they speak in Nepal?

The official language of Nepal is Nepali.

How many official languages does Nepal have?

Nepal has 1 official language: Nepali.

Is Nepali spoken anywhere else?

Nepal is the only country on this site where Nepali is an official language.

🌍 All facts about Nepal 🏛️ Capital: Kathmandu 💰 Currency: Nepalese rupee

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