Nepalis in Portugal
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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 29,972 [1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Lisbon · Algarve | |
| Languages | |
| Portuguese · Nepali | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism · Buddhism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Non Resident Nepali |
There is a community of Nepalis living and working in Portugal. They are one of the fastest growing expatriates and immigrants in Portugal. Most of them reside in Lisbon. As of 2019, 1,287 Nepalis acquired the Portuguese citizenship, making them the ninth biggest nationality in Portugal.[2]
Nepali Wave is a Nepali language newspaper that was first published in Lisbon in October 2012 and it was released by the Honorary Consular of Nepal for Portugal, Makar Bahadur Hamal and Chairman of the Nepal-Portugal Art, Literature and Communication Council, Kumar Shrestha on the occasion of the Dashain and Tihar.[3]
