Quick Info

  • Full Country Name: Kingdom of Bhutan
  • Local Name: Druk-Yul
  • Capital: Thimpu
  • Language: Dzongkha (official), Bhotes speak various Tibetan dialects, Nepalese speak various Nepalese dialects.
  • Currency: Ngultrum Nu (BTN) = 100 chetrurn (Ch).
  • People: Drukpa, Nepalese.
  • Life Expectancy: Male: 54.65, Female: 54.11.
  • Religion: Vajrayana Buddhist (85%), Indian and Nepalese-influenced Hinduism (15%).
  • Size (sq km): 47,000 (131st)
  • Population: 672,425 (142nd)
  • Population Density per sq km: 46 (149th)
  • Country Dialling Code: 975
  • Internet Country Code: .bt
  • Time Zone: GMT +6
  • Voltage Guide: 220 AC, 50 Hz.
  • Finance: American Express and Diners Club have very limited acceptability. Traveller's cheques accepted in banks and hotels.
  • Business Hours: 0900-1700, Mon-Friday.
  • GDP (PPP): $3.007 billion
  • GDP (PPP) per Capita: $3,921
  • Personal Safety: Safe.
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