Bhutan Quick Facts…
Official Name | Kingdom of Bhutan |
Common Name | Bhutan – /buˈtɑn/ |
Nationality | Bhutanese (singular and plural) – noun, Bhutanese – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1949 (Treaty of Friendship with India maintains Bhutanese independence) |
Administrative Divisions | 20 districts |
Total Population | 884,546 (#165) with 44.4% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Thimphu (capital city) |
Major Languages | Sharchopkha 28%, Dzongkha (official) 24%, Lhotshamkha 22% |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 86% of total population |
Currency | Ngultrum (BTN) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $9.0 billion – 2021 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $11,600 (#132) – 2021 estimate |
Total Area | 38,394 sq km / 14,824 sq mi (#136) with 0% water area |
Geographic Region | Asia – Southern Asia |
Bordering Countries | China, India |
Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: “Druk tsendhen” (The Thunder Dragon Kingdom)