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Bhutan

Bhutan

Country in South Asia
Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys. In the High Himalayas, peaks such as 7,326m...
Capital: Thimphu
Currencies: Bhutanese Ngultrum and Indian Rupee
Official language: Dzongkha
Population: 782,455 (2022)
Area: 14,824 mi²
Founded: December 17, 1907