What is the capital of Bhutan?

The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu.

What continent is Bhutan in?

Bhutan is in Asia, specifically the Southern Asia subregion.

What is the population of Bhutan?

Bhutan has a population of roughly 754,394 people, across a land area of 38,394 km².

What language is spoken in Bhutan?

The main language of Bhutan is Dzongkha.

Which countries border Bhutan?

Bhutan shares a land border with 2 countries: China and India.

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.

Where is Bhutan?

Bhutan is in Southern Asia, Asia, bordering China, India. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital: Thimphu
Continent: Asia
Subregion: Southern Asia
Population: 754,394
Land area: 38,394 km²
ISO codes: BT / BTN
Languages: Dzongkha
Coastline: Landlocked
Currency: Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN)
Calling code: +975
Internet domain: .bt

How Bhutan compares

Bhutan ranks 160th of 194 countries on this site by population and 133rd by land area — under 0.01% of their combined population. In Asia it ranks 44th of 46 by population and 36th by area. It has no coastline. It shares land borders with 2 other countries.

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Flag of Bhutan: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Bhutan flag breaks down as 43% yellow, 40% orange and 13.6% white.

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

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.

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Bhutan: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Bhutan?: The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu.
What continent is Bhutan in?: Bhutan is in Asia, specifically the Southern Asia subregion.
What is the population of Bhutan?: Bhutan has a population of roughly 754,394 people, across a land area of 38,394 km².
What language is spoken in Bhutan?: The main language of Bhutan is Dzongkha.
Which countries border Bhutan?: Bhutan shares a land border with 2 countries: China and India.

Practice with geography games

Studying Bhutan is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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