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The flag of Bhutan 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.

Bhutan

Kingdom of Bhutan

Southern AsiaBTBTN

Population

771.61K

Capital

Thimphu

Country Overview

Geography

Basic Information

Common Name
Bhutan
Official Name
Kingdom of Bhutan
Region
Southern Asia
Population
771.61K

Codes & Identifiers

Alpha-2 Code
BT
Alpha-3 Code
BTN
Olympic Code
64
Area
38,394 km²

Time Zones

  • UTC+06:00

Languages

Dzongkha

Continents

Asia

Currencies

  • Nu. - Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN)
  • ₹ - Indian rupee (INR)

International Associations

Association information not available

Bordering Countries

ChinaIndia

Geographic Location

Coordinates: 89.63°, 27.48°

Bhutan is located in , specifically in the Southern Asia region. It shares borders with 2 countries.

About Bhutan

The capital city, Thimphu, serves as the country's political and often cultural center. The language spoken include Dzongkha.

Geographic Facts

  • Our planet has seven continents and five oceans.
  • Earth's circumference at the equator is approximately 40,075 kilometers.
  • About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.