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Bhutan

Location
Location Description

Southern Asia, between China and India, east of Nepal

Continent
Asia
Bordering Countries
China, India
Independent
Yes
Flag
Flag Description

The flag of this country is divided diagonally, from the lower hoist-side corner to the upper fly-side corner, into an upper yellow and a lower orange triangle. A fly-side facing white dragon holding four jewels in its claws is situated along the boundary of the two triangles.

Capital
Thimphu
Language
Dzongkha
Currencies
(ngultrum), (rupee)
Size
14,824 sq mi (38,394 sq km) — 138th largest
Total Population
784,043 people — 165th largest
Population Density
52.9 people per sq mi (20.4 people per sq km) — 203rd largest
Fun Facts
  • Due to a ban until 1999, is the last country in the world to be introduced to television
  • Over 98% mountain

Country Location

Southern Asia, between China and India, east of Nepal

Country Flag

The flag of this country is divided diagonally, from the lower hoist-side corner to the upper fly-side corner, into an upper yellow and a lower orange triangle. A fly-side facing white dragon holding four jewels in its claws is situated along the boundary of the two triangles.