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What form of government did Nepal's 2015 constitution establish?

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Nepal's 2015 constitution established the country as a secular, federal-style republic.12

This constitutional framework includes the following key features:

  • Administrative Structure: The country is organized into seven administrative regions.1
  • Legislature: The government operates under a bicameral legislature.1
  • Executive Branch: A president serves as the head of state, while the Council of Ministers, led by the prime minister, functions as the head of government.1