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Bhutan — silhouette, capital and facts
Bhutan is in Asia and its capital is Thimphu. With about 780 thousand people and 38,394 km², it ranks 133rd in area and 161st in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Bhutan, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Thimphu
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 780 thousand
- Area
- 38,394 km²
- Language
- Dzongkha
- Currency
- Ngultrum
- Flag colors
- yellow, orange, white
Borders
Bhutan shares a land border with 2 countries: India, China.
Fun facts about Bhutan
- The country measures progress by Gross National Happiness, a concept popularized by its king in the 1970s.
- In Dzongkha the country is called Druk Yul, 'land of the thunder dragon', and a dragon appears on the flag.
- Taktsang Monastery, the 'Tiger's Nest', clings to a cliff about 900 m above the Paro valley.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Bhutan?
The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu.
Which continent is Bhutan in?
Bhutan is in Asia.
Which countries border Bhutan?
Bhutan shares a land border with 2 countries: India, China.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Bhutan?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Bhutan is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Bhutan?
The country measures progress by Gross National Happiness, a concept popularized by its king in the 1970s. In Dzongkha the country is called Druk Yul, 'land of the thunder dragon', and a dragon appears on the flag. Taktsang Monastery, the 'Tiger's Nest', clings to a cliff about 900 m above the Paro valley.
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