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Bhutan Capital: Thimphu Population: 2,279,723 The Geography of Bhutan Total Size: 47,000 square km Size Comparison: about half the size of Indiana Geographical Coordinates: 27 30 N, 90 30 E World Region: Asia General Terrain: mostly mountainous with some fertile valleys and savanna Geographical Low Point: Drangme Chhu 97 m Geographical High Point: Kula Kangri 7,553 m Climate: varies; tropical in southern plains; cool winters and hot summers in central valleys; severe winters and cool summers in Himalayas The People of Bhutan Type of Government: monarchy; special treaty relationship with India Languages Spoken: Dzongkha (official), Bhotes speak various Tibetan dialects, Nepalese speak various Nepalese dialects Independence: 8 August 1949 (from India) National Holiday: National Day (Ugyen WANGCHUCK became first hereditary king), 17 December (1907) Nationality: Bhutanese (singular and plural) Religions: Lamaistic Buddhist 75%, Indian- and Nepalese-influenced Hinduism 25% Economy of Bhutan Major Industries: cement, wood products, processed fruits, alcoholic beverages, calcium carbide Agricultural Products: rice, corn, root crops, citrus, foodgrains; dairy products, eggs Natural Resources: timber, hydropower, gypsum, calcium carbonate Major Exports: electricity (to India), cardamom, gypsum, timber, handicrafts, cement, fruit, precious stones, spices Major Imports: fuel and lubricants, grain, machinery and parts, vehicles, fabrics, rice Currency: ngultrum (BTN); Indian rupee (INR) National GDP: $2,900,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $154,000,000 Brief History of Bhutan: In 1865, Britain and Bhutan signed the Treaty of Sinchulu, under which Bhutan would receive an annual subsidy in exchange for ceding some border land to British India. Under British influence, a monarchy was set up in 1907; three years later, a treaty was Back to Geography Home Page

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