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The population of Nepal is made up of dozens of different tribal groups such as the Newars, who dominate the area around Kathmandu. Other important tribes include the Thakalis, Gurungs, Magars, Tamangs, Chepangs, Tibetans, Bhotias (Bhutanese), Rais, Limbus, Jirels, Sherpas, Bahuns, Chhetris and the Tharus and Mithila of the Terai.
90% Hindu, 5% Buddhist, 3% Muslim, 2% other
