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.
About Bhutan
Bhutan is a country located in Asia, specifically in the Southern Asia region. Its capital city is Thimphu. With a population of 771,612, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 38,394 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 20.10 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.
The official language of Bhutan is Dzongkha, .
The currencies used in Bhutan are the Bhutanese ngultrum (Nu.) and Indian rupee (₹).
Bhutan is a member of the United Nations.
In Bhutan, vehicles drive on the left side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC+06:00 time zone.
Bhutan shares its borders with 2 countries: China and India.
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Quick Facts
- Capital: Thimphu
- Continent: Asia
- Native Name: འབྲུག་ཡུལ་
- Demonym: Bhutanese
- Top Level Domain: .bt
- Calling Code: +975
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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