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Est. Population:
750,125
Demonym:
Bhutanese
Religions:
Lamaistic Buddhist (75.3%)
Hindu (22.1%)
Largest City:
Thimphu (98,676)
Region:
South Asia
Bodies of Water:
None (Landlocked)
Total Area:
38,394 km2
(100% land, 0% water)
Total Land:
1,136 km
Total Coastline:
0 km (Landlocked)
Climate
Tropical in southern plains
Cool winters and hot summers in the central valleys
Severe winters and cool summers in the Himalayas
Terrain:
Mostly mountainous
Fertile valleys
Savanna
Highest Point
Gangkar Puensum (7,570 m)
Lowest Point
Drangeme Chhu (97 m)
Natural Disasters
Violent storms
Landslides
Type:
Constitutional monarchy
Head of State:
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Lotay Tshering
Admin. Divisions
20 Districts
Independence:
1907 (Unification)
Nat'l Symbol:
Druk
Nat'l Anthem:
Druk tsendhen
GDP Per Capita
$7,700 (USD)
Currency
NU (Ngultrum)
Exchange Rate
$1 (USD) = NU (Ngultrum)70.25
Internet Code
.bt
Telephone Code
+975
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The Bhutanese name for their country translates into "Land of the Thunder Dragons", originating from the violent storms occurring in the Himalayas Mountains.
Bhutan has a strict dress code to preserve its culture; men must wear a gho, a type of robe, and women must wear kiras, a dress.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bt.html (Majority of information)
http://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/bhutan-population/ (Thimphu population)
Wolfram|Alpha (Currency exchange data)
Information accurate to best of ability as of 28 October 2016
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