Location |
Southern Asia, between China and India |
Geographic coordinates |
27 30 N, 90 30 E |
Area |
47,000 sq.km |
Climate |
Bhutan has three distinct climatic zones corresponding broadly to the three geographical divisions-hot and humid southern belt, cool temperature central zone and alpine northern region. |
Population |
740,000 |
Religions |
Buddhism |
Languages |
Bhutan’s official language is Dzongkha. English is the medium of instruction in schools |
Capital |
Thimphu |
Currency |
Ngultrum ( One Ngultrum=One Rupee) |
Administrative Divisions ( Dzongkhag ) |
20 Districts |
National Day |
17th December |
National Dress |
Gho and Kira |
National Animal |
Takin |
National Bird |
Raven |
National Flower |
Blue poppy |