Bhutan, Kingdom in South Asia
Bhutan is a landlocked country in the Eastern Himalayas, bordered by China and India.
In 2008, Bhutan transitioned from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy.
It is known for its monasteries, fortresses and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys.
The official language is Dzongkha, but English is commonly spoken.
Bhutan is the last remaining Buddhist kingdom in the world.
Inception: December 17, 1907
Capital city: Thimphu
Population: 807610
Website: bhutan.gov.bt
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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Bhutan is a landlocked country in the Eastern Himalayas, bordered by China and India.
Manas National Park is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger reserve, an elephant reserve and a biosphere reserve in Assam, India.
Gangkhar Puensum is considered the highest unclimbed mountain in the world.
The Memorial Chorten, also known as the Thimphu Chorten, is a stupa located in Thimphu, Bhutan.
Lake Tsomgo, also known as Changu Lake, is a glacial lake located at an altitude of 3,753 m (12,313 ft) in the Indian state of Sikkim.
Tawang Monastery is the largest monastery in India and second largest in the world.
Punakha Dzong is a stunning fortress located at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers in Punakha, Bhutan.
The Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue in the mountains of Bhutan.
Tashichho Dzong is a stunning fortress on the northern edge of Thimpu, the capital of Bhutan.
Chimi Lhakhang is a small Buddhist monastery perched on a hill in Punakha.
Dechencholing Palace is the official residence of the King of Bhutan.
