Country Reports
Bhutan
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Country name |
Kingdom of Bhutan |
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Government type |
In transition to Constitutional Monarchy; special treaty relationship with India |
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Capital and largest city |
Thimphu |
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Administrative divisions |
20 districts; Bumthang, Chhukha, Chirang, Daga, Gasa, Geylegphug, Ha, Lhuntshi, Mongar, Paro, Pemagatsel, Punakha, Samchi, Samdrup Jongkhar, Shemgang, Tashigang, Tashi Yangtse, Thimphu, Tongsa, Wangdi Phodrang |
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Independence |
In 1907 (Bhutan became a unified kingdom under its first hereditary king) |
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National holiday |
17 December (1907) National Day (Ugyen Wangchuck became first hereditary king) |
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Area |
38,364 sq km (14,812 sq miles) |
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Location |
Southern Asia, between India and China |
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Land Borders |
India and China |
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Coastline |
0 (landlocked) |
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Population |
666,900 (UN, 2008) |
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Nationality |
Bhutanese (singularis and pluralis) |
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Major language |
Dzongkha (official) |
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Ethicity |
Bhote, ethnic Nepalese; incl. Lhotsampas; and migrant tribes |
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Major religions |
Buddhism (official), Hinduism |
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Highest peak |
Kula Kangri 7,553 m |
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Climate |
Variable climate. In central valleys; cool winters and hot summers; in southern plains; tropical; in Himalaya; severe winters and cool summers |
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Time zone |
UTC/GMT+6 |
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Currency |
1 ngultrum (BTN) = 100 chetrum |
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Telephone |
+975 |
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Internet domain |
.bt |
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GNI per capita |
US $1,770 (World Bank, 2007) |
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Natural resources |
Hydropower, timber, gypsum, calcium carbonate |
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Agriculture products |
Dairy products, eggs, rice, corn, root crops, citrus |
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Industries |
Tourism, electricity, timber, cement, agricultural products, processed fruits, beverages (alcoholic), handicrafts, calcium carbide |