Geographical size of the country | 38,394 sq.KM |
Population | 7,00,000 (2015) |
Capital | Thimphu |
District or Provinces | 20 |
Local Time | +6 GMT |
Country code | 975 |
Official Language | Dzongkha |
Goverment | Constitutional Monarchy |
Altitude | 240 to 7,541 meters |
Currency | Nultrum |
Forest Cover | 72.5% |
Forest Area Under Protected | 51% |
Number of Protected Area | 10 (5 National Parks, 4 Wildlife Sanctuaries, 1 Strict nature reserve and series of biological corridors) |
National Flag | The National flag is divided diagonally into two equal parts i.e. Yellow and orange. |
National Emblem | The National Emblem of Bhutan is a circle that projects a double diamond thunderbolt placed above the lotus. and official Seal. |
National Sports | Archery (Dha) |
National Bird | Raven |
National Animal | Takin (Burdorcastaxicolour) |
National Flower | Blue Poppy (Meconopsis Grandis) |
National Tree | Cypress ( Cupressustorolusa) |
National Dress | Gho and Kira |
Total Birds species | 800 |
Total Mammal Species | 200 |
Total Butterfly Species | 850 |
Total Orchid species | 550 |
Total Rhododendron | 48 |
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