Bhutan
Facts
Area:
Total: 29,206 sq miles
Land: 29.206 sq miles
Water: 0 sq miles
Climate
Varies; tropical in southern plains; cool winters and hot summers in central valleys; severe winters and cool summers in Himalayas
Elevation Extremes
Lowest point: Drangme Chhu 318 ft
Highest point: Kula Kangri 24,774 ft
Population:
2,279,723
Ethnic Groups:
Bhote 50%, ethnic Nepalese 35% (includes Lhotsampas - one of several Nepalese ethnic groups), indigenous or migrant tribes 15%
Religions:
Lamaistic Buddhist 75%, Indian- and Nepalese-influenced Hinduism 25%
Languages:
Dzongkha (official), Bhotes speak various Tibetan dialects, Nepalese speak various Nepalese dialects
Country name
Conventional long form: Kingdom of Bhutan
Conventional short form: Bhutan
Government type:
Monarchy; special treaty relationship with India
Capital:
Thimphu
Independence:
8 August 1949 (from India)
GDP - per capita (PPP):
$1,400 (2003 est.)
Currency:
Ngultrum (BTN); Indian rupee (INR)
Time Zone:
GMT +6
Country Dialing Code:
+975
Electricity:
230V 50HzHz