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Facts About Bhutan

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