Bhutan

Name: Bhutan
Address: South Asia, Bhutan

South Asia, Bhutan

Bhutan

People from Bhutan are called:

Male/General:

Bhutanese

Pronunciation:

/ˌbuːtəˈniːz/

Quick Facts

Population:: 787,424 (2024 est.)
Country:: Bhutan
Region:: South Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Sanskrit 'Bhoṭa-anta' meaning 'end of Tibet'. The demonym is 'Bhutanese'.

About Bhutan

Capital city: Thimphu.
Small Himalayan kingdom known for Gross National Happiness index.
Constitutional monarchy with strong Buddhist culture.
Carbon-negative country with pristine environment.
Known for dramatic landscapes, dzongs (fortresses), and monasteries.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

China

north of Bhutan

People are called:

Chinese

India

south of Bhutan

People are called:

Indian

Nepal

west of Bhutan

People are called:

Nepali

Quick Facts

Population:: 787,424 (2024 est.)
Country:: Bhutan
Region:: South Asia

Explore Bhutan

Want to explore where Bhutaneses live? Here's the atlas that does it best:

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