Bhutan: flag, capital and facts

Bhutan is a landlocked country in Southern Asia. Its capital is Thimphu. It covers about 38,394 km² (14,824 sq mi). The official language is Dzongkha. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

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Bhutan at a glance

Official name: Kingdom of Bhutan
Capital: Thimphu
Region: Southern Asia (Asia)
Area: 38,394 km² (14,824 sq mi)
Official language: Dzongkha
Currency: Bhutanese ngultrum (Nu.) and Indian rupee (₹)
People: Bhutanese
Calling code: +975
Internet domain: .bt
Landlocked: Yes
UN member: Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu.

Bhutan is in Southern Asia, part of the Asia region.

Bhutan uses the Bhutanese ngultrum (Nu.) and Indian rupee (₹).

The official language of Bhutan is Dzongkha.

Bhutan borders China and India.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).

Bhutan at a glance

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