Bhutan

This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Bhutan. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.

Region
Asia · Southern Asia
Capital
Thimphu
Coordinates of the capital
27.47° N, 89.64° E
Area
38,394 km²
Official languages
Dzongkha
Currencies
Bhutanese Ngultrum, Indian Rupee
Access to the sea
No (landlocked)
ISO code
BT

On the map

Thimphu

This country is located in Asia, in the region "Southern Asia". It has no access to the sea: it is a landlocked country. This country shares land borders with 2 countries: China, India.

Its capital is Thimphu. Its area is about 38,394 km². By area, this country ranks 133 out of 193 in the world and 36 out of 46 in Asia. Official language: Dzongkha. Currencies: Bhutanese Ngultrum, Indian Rupee.

Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Beijing (China), New Delhi (India).

Neighbouring countries

Frequently asked questions

Bhutan: what is the capital?
Its capital is Thimphu.
Bhutan: which countries does it border?
This country shares land borders with 2 countries: China, India.
Bhutan: what are the official languages?
Official language: Dzongkha.
Bhutan: what is the currency?
Currencies: Bhutanese Ngultrum, Indian Rupee.
Bhutan: what is the area?
Its area is about 38,394 km². By area, this country ranks 133 out of 193 in the world and 36 out of 46 in Asia.

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