Welcome To Bhutan

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Bhutan is a tiny but a very peaceful kingdom hidden among the lofty mountains of the himalaya.The tiny himalayan kingdom is surrounded by mighty neighbours like: Tibet and China in the north, Nepal in the west and India in the east and south.

Bhutan is a small landlocked Himalayan Kingdom about 300km long and 150km wide, encompassing 38,394 sq km. The high Himalayas to the north separate the kingdom from the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China, while the rugged eastern region borders the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal and Sikkim.

Total Area: 38,394 square kilometers (about 300km long and 150km wide).
Location: Landlocked between China (Tibet) and India.

Language: Originally spoken only in western Bhutan, Dzongkha is now the national language. English is widely spoken in main towns and it is the medium of education in secular schools while Choekey, classical Dzongkha is used in traditional and monastic schools.Local people are also familiar with Hindi and Nepali.
Capital:Thimphu.

Political System:Democratic Constitutional Monarch.
State Religion:Drukpa sect of Kargyupa, and branch of Mahayana Buddhism is the stare religion and the population is predominantly Buddhist. Hinduism is the second dominant religion, being most prevalent in the southern regions. Both religions co-exist peacefully and receive support from the government, and enjoy royal patronage. Christians and non-religious communities account for less than 1% of the population.

Nation Tree:Cypress.

National Bird:Raven

National Animal:Takin

National Flower:Blue Poppy

National Sport:Archery