The Nepali Language

• Origin and Evolution: Nepali, originally known as Khas Kura or Gorkhali, belongs to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European languages. It evolved from Sanskrit and has been influenced by various languages, including Tibetan and Persian. Over time, it has become the lingua franca of Nepal, unifying the diverse linguistic communities within the country.
• Official Language: Nepali is the official language of Nepal and is also spoken in parts of India, particularly in the states of Sikkim and West Bengal (notably in Darjeeling), as well as in Bhutan and Myanmar. It is written in the Devanagari script, which it shares with Hindi, Marathi, and Sanskrit.
• Literary and Cultural Significance: Nepali has a rich literary history with a wide range of poetry, folk songs, and classical texts. The language has produced many notable writers and poets, such as Bhanubhakta Acharya, who is regarded as the first poet of Nepal and is known for translating the Ramayana into Nepali, making it accessible to the general public. The language continues to be a vibrant part of Nepal's cultural identity.

About Balgowlah

Balgowlah is a suburb of northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Balgowlah is located 12 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of Manly Council, in the Northern Beaches region. Balgowlah shares the postcode 2093 with the adjacent suburbs of Balgowlah Heights and North Balgowlah. Balgowlah was named in 1832 after an Aboriginal word meaning north harbour in reference to its position from Port Jackson. In the early days of European Settlement it had been known as Little Manly. Sir Edmund Barton, Australia's first prime minister, resided in the building known as Whitehall in White Street. Since 2004, Whitehall has been the site of the Norwegian Seamen's Church. According to the 2011 Census of Population, there were 7,495 residents in Balgowlah. 65.8% of residents were born in Australia. The most common other countries of birth were England 8.7%, New Zealand 3.0% and South Africa 1.9%. 83.5% of residents spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken at home included French 1.0%, Greek 0.8% and Cantonese 0.7%. The most common responses for religious affiliation were Catholic 26.4%, No Religion 26.0% and Anglican 22.8%.

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