Bhutan is a Himalayan kingdom that is carbon-negative, guided by Gross National Happiness, and protects vast pristine mountain ecosystems.
Bhutan
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Bhutan is a Country located in the Southern Asia sub-region of the Asia continent.
Easy learning about Bhutan
The capital city of Bhutan is Thimphu, capital city of Bhutan.
Word: Happiness
Meaning: well-being focus
Basic Information
Capital City: Thimphu, capital city of Bhutan
Population: 796,682 (UN)
Area: 47,000 km² / 29,204 sq mi
People are called: Bhutanese
Type: Country
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?
Geography
Latitude: 27° 30' N
Longitude: 90° 30' 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