Country Name:
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Kingdom of Bhutan
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Area:
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46,620 sq km |
Population:
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600,000 |
Capital City:
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Thimphu (pop 20,000) |
People:
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Sharchops, Ngalong,
Lhotshampa (ethnic Nepalis) and numerous small ethnic
groups |
Languages:
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Dzongkha (related to Tibetan), Sharchop, English, plus
several regional languages and dialects |
Religion:
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70% Mahayana
Buddist, 25% Hindu and 5% Muslim |
Government:
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Hereditary monarchy
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Currency:
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Ngultrum (Nu);
the Indian rupee is also widely accepted. |
Time Zone:
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Six hours ahead
of GMT/UTC |
Country Code:
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975 |
Electricity:
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230V, 50AC; power
outlets most commonly feature two-prong round sockets.
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