Bhutan
Kingdom of Bhutan
Bhutan is a country in Southern Asia, Asia. Its capital is Thimphu, home to roughly 754,394 people across 38,394 km² of land.
Key facts
- Capital
- Thimphu
- Continent
- Asia
- Subregion
- Southern Asia
- Population
- 754,394
- Land area
- 38,394 km²
- ISO codes
- BT / BTN
- Languages
- Dzongkha
Did you know?
- Bhutan famously measures prosperity through Gross National Happiness, not economic output alone.
- Taktsang Monastery — the Tiger's Nest — clings to a cliff near Paro and is one of the Himalayas' most dramatic pilgrimage sites.
- Archery is the national sport, and village tournaments often turn into lively festivals with singing and teasing between teams.
- The constitution requires forest cover to stay above 60%, helping keep Bhutan among the world's most forested countries.
- Traditional dress — gho for men and kira for women — is commonly worn in schools, offices, and formal settings.
Bordering countries
China
IndiaPractice with geography games
Studying Bhutan is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.
- Flag Colors
Guess the country from a pie chart of its flag's exact color percentages — no symbols, just hues. Six tries with continent, capital, and blurred-flag hints.
- Flag Reveal
A national flag starts heavily blurred and sharpens second by second. Name the country before time runs out — four difficulty levels, unlimited guesses, scored by speed.
- Guess the Capital
See a country name and its flag — name the capital city in six tries. Hints reveal the first letter, subregion, language, and more.
- Country from Capital
Work backwards: a capital city is shown and you name the country it belongs to. Six tries with continent, population, and blurred-flag hints.