Bhutan is a Himalayan kingdom that is carbon-negative, guided by Gross National Happiness, and protects vast pristine mountain ecosystems.
Bhutan
Bhutan Flag
Bhutan Armorial
Bhutan Map
Easy learning about Bhutan
The capital city of Bhutan is Thimphu, capital city of Bhutan.
Word: Happiness
Meaning: well-being focus
Administrative Divisions
20 districts (dzongkhag)
- Bumthang,
- Chhukha,
- Dagana,
- Gasa,
- Haa,
- Lhuentse,
- Mongar,
- Paro,
- Pemagatshel,
- Punakha,
- Samdrup Jongkhar,
- Samtse,
- Sarpang,
- Thimphu,
- Trashigang,
- Trashi Yangtse,
- Trongsa,
- Tsirang,
- Wangdue Phodrang,
- Zhemgang
Where in the world is Bhutan located?
Bhutan is a Country located in the Southern Asia sub-region in the continent of Asia.
Basic Information
Capital City: Thimphu, capital city of Bhutan
Population: 796,682 (UN)
Area: 47,000 km² / 29,204 sq mi
People from Bhutan are called: Bhutanese
Geography
Latitude: 27.537° N
Longitude: 90.040° E
Geographical Subregion: Southern Asia
Continental Region: Asia
Climate
varies; tropical in southern plains; cool winters and hot summers in central valleys; severe winters and cool summers in Himalayas
Human Development
HDI Rank: 125 (UNDP)
HDI Value: 0.698
Mean Years of Schooling: 5.8
Expected Years of Schooling: 13.2
Life Expectancy at Birth: 73.0 Years
Religion
Most Predominant: Buddhist
Second Most Predominant: Hindu
LGBTI Rights
Legal Status: Legal (ILGA)
Legal Mechanism: Legislative
Death Penalty: No
Maximum Prison Sentence: No
Physical Punishment: No
Technical Information
TLD: .bt
Calling Code: +975
MapGeo Name: Bhutan
MapGeo Code: BT