Bhutan
History
Unification brought separate territories or communities into a single state framework.
Druk Desi period appears in Bhutan's historical record.
Ascension of the Wangchuk dynasty ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
Bhutan–India treaty set new terms for sovereignty or administration.
Constitutional monarchy set or updated Bhutan's constitutional framework.
End of Indian suzerainty appears in Bhutan's historical record.
Part ofAsiaMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionSouth Asia / Himalayas
LanguageDzongkha
Time zoneBTT (UTC+6)
Drives onLeft
Worth seeing
- Tiger's Nest Monastery: Paro Taktsang monastery clinging to a cliff at 3,120 m, Bhutan's most iconic site.
- Gross National Happiness: Bhutan prioritizes citizen wellbeing over GDP, a unique national philosophy.
- Punakha Dzong: Majestic fortress-monastery at the confluence of two rivers, a masterpiece of Bhutanese architecture.
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What is Bhutan known for?Tiger's Nest Monastery, Gross National Happiness, Punakha Dzong.
What is the capital?Thimphu.
Which language is useful?Dzongkha.
When is the national day?17 December.
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