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BHUTAN!

Bhutan is a small, landlocked country located in southern Asia between Tibet and India. The topography of the country can be divided into different regions from north to south based on altitude: the Great Himalayas, the Inner Himalayans and the Southern Foothills.

Capital city

Thimphu, capital of Bhutan. The city, situated in the west-central part of the country, is in the Himalaya Mountains on the Raidak (also called Thimphu, or Wong) River at about 7,000 feet (2,000 metres) above sea level.

Population

By 2024, Bhutan has 792,382 population. With a growth rate of 0.63%!

Physically, Bhutan may be divided into three regions from north to south: the Great Himalayas, the Lesser Himalayas, and the Duars Plain.

Prime Minister

Tshering Tobgay is Bhutan’s current prime minister as of 28 January 2024! He’s been appointed by Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck as King of Bhutan. Tshering is a Bhutanese politician and surgeon who was born in 10 May 1969.

Religion

About three-fourths of Bhutan’s population follows Buddhism!

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Bhutan’s Climate

According to the data 1991-2020, Bhutan’s average mean surface air temperature is 10.38° and 1899.16 mm precipitation!

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Bhutan’s climate varies from north to west!
• North of Bhutan which borders with Tibet is covered in snow throughout the year.
• Western, Central and Eastern Bhutan has an European-like weather, Winter lasts here from November-March.
• Southern Bhutan bordering with India is hot and humid with a sub-tropical climate.