Bhutan

Geography & Mobility in Bhutan

Bhutan is a landlocked country with twenty districts that was once a British colony. It is situated in the southern part of Asia. The country shares borders with both China and India. Thimpu, Chhukha, and Samtse are the most important districts. Bhutan is one of the smaller countries in Southern Asia, with a surface area of 38,394 square kilometers. Its landscape is largely mountainous, with some fertile valleys thrown in for good measure. Tropical weather can be found in the southern plains, harsh winters can be found in the Himalayas, and temperate weather can be found in the valleys. The population is estimated to be 754,388 people. Thimphu, the country's capital and largest city (with 114,00 inhabitants), is also the country's most populous city. Phuntsholing and Paro are two other prominent cities in the county. Paro International Airport (PBH) is the country's largest and only international airport, with an estimated annual passenger flow of 181,000 persons. Only 12 pilots in the world have the appropriate qualification to land due to its remote position in the highlands.

Bhutan Demographics & More

Due to its complete isolation until the mid-twentieth century, its culture is rich and unique. Buddhism is practiced by 75% of the population. Dongkha is the official language, but there are many dialects and languages spoken throughout the country. The legal system is founded on Buddhist religious law and is based on civil law. With King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk as Chief of State and Lotay Tshering as Prime Minister, the government is a constitutional monarchy.

Bhutan's Economy

The Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) is the country's official currency. The BTN is at level with the Indian Rupee. The country has an open economy, with a GDP of about $7.7 billion dollars. It ranks 115th in the world in terms of per capita income, with $9,426. Agriculture and services are the two main sectors that make up the GDP. Cement, wood products, processed fruits, rice, and tourism are the country's key exports and GDP contributors.

Visiting Bhutan

Bhutan has a number of tourism attractions and sites to offer. It is well-known for its abundant animals and stunning alpine scenery. Adventure trekking and hiking are popular activities. The Tigers' Nest Monastery, Paro City, the Buddha Dodenma, Tashicho Dzong, and the Dochula Pass are just a few of the significant attractions. Bhutan has taken significant steps to increase tourism in the country. Every year, only a small number of tourists are allowed to enter the country. India accounts for the majority of the 274,000 annual visitors.