World Region Information --- Bhutan Information
Bhutan
We are researching local information of Bhutan. The Kingdom of Bhutan is a landlocked country in South Asia. We will feature information that seems good to know when advancing to Bhutan.
World Region Information --- Bhutan Information
We are researching local information of Bhutan. The Kingdom of Bhutan is a landlocked country in South Asia. We will feature information that seems good to know when advancing to Bhutan.
Located in the Eastern Himalayas, it is bordered by Tibet to the north and India to the west, south and east.
Approx. 38,000 km2
about 750,000 people
Tibetan, Nepalese, Other
Dzongkha
75% Vajayana Buddhism, 23% Hinduism, Others
- Buddha Dordenma Statue
- National Memorial Chorten
- Jampey Lhakhang
It has an untouched and unique culture that was isolated from the rest of the world until the mid-20th century.
- Motithang Takin Preserve
- Tashichho Dzong
- Simtokha Dzong
- Punakha Dzong
- Trongsa Dzong
The literacy rate is about 60%. 7 years of primary education is provided but not compulsory.
- Royal Thimphu College
- College of Natural Resources
- Royal University of Bhutan
- National Library & Archives of Bhutan
1910 treaty with Great Britain that allowed it to control foreign affairs
1949 Treaty with newly independent India
1958 abolition of slavery
1959 Thousands of refugees flee Tibet
1964 assassination of prime minister
1965 King assassination attempt
1971 UN accession
1974 Accepting foreign tourists for the first time
1988-90 Problems of immigrants from Nepal come to the fore
1997 Human Rights Issues Resurface in Southern Bhutan
2000 First internet cafe opens
2017 Protest against China over road construction in conflict zone
It is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary government, but a semi-democracy with a strong monarch.
- Dechencholing Palace
- National Assembly of Bhutan
- Supreme Court of Bhutan
$3,117
Although it is one of the countries with the smallest market size in the world, it is said to be developing rapidly in recent years.
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