Profile of Bhutan

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