BEAUTY AND DARKNESS
Land of Condradictions
Nepal is home to some of the most stunningly beautiful landscapes ever created,
but they often cause people to overlook the pervasive spiritual darkness and needs.
Children sold into sex slavery at temples
Annual human sacrifice rituals
Abortion rate double that of the US
Broken families, abuse, and abandonment is the norm
Preaching and sharing the gospel is forbidden by law
1.4% claim to be Christian
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FACTS
Nepal Population: 29 million
If Nepal was a state, it would have the 2nd largest population in the US
Kathmandu Valley Population: 3 million
Nepal is the size of the state of Iowa, but with 10x the population
Language: Nepali (नेपाली)
Located between India and China in the 10/40 Window
