Bhutan

Bhutan Quick Facts…

Official NameKingdom of Bhutan
Common NameBhutan – /buˈtɑn/
NationalityBhutanese (singular and plural) – noun, Bhutanese – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1949 (Treaty of Friendship with India maintains Bhutanese independence)
Administrative Divisions20 districts
Total Population884,546 (#165) with 44.4% urbanized – 2024 estimate
Major Urban AreasThimphu (capital city)
Major LanguagesSharchopkha 28%, Dzongkha (official) 24%, Lhotshamkha 22%
Electricity Access100% of total population
Internet Access86% of total population
CurrencyNgultrum (BTN)
Real GDP (PPP)$9.0 billion – 2021 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$11,600 (#132) – 2021 estimate
Total Area38,394 sq km / 14,824 sq mi (#136) with 0% water area
Geographic RegionAsia – Southern Asia
Bordering CountriesChina, India
Bordering Water BodiesNone

National Anthem: “Druk tsendhen” (The Thunder Dragon Kingdom)