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The Kingdom of Bhutan (IPA: /buËËˆtÉ‘Ën/) is a landlocked nation in the Himalaya Mountains, sandwiched between India and China in South Asia. The Bhutanese call their country Druk Yul (land of the thunder dragon). Historically Bhutan was known by many names, such as Lho Mon (southern land of darkness), Lho Tsendenjong (southern land of the Tsenden cypress), and Lhomen Khazhi (southern land of four approaches). The origins of the name Bhutan are unclear; historians have suggested that it may have originated in variations of the Sanskrit words Bhota-ant (the end of Bhot – another word for Tibet, which Bhutan is immediately south of), or Bhu-uttan (highlands). The word Bhutan as a name for the country dates from the late 19th century.

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The kingdom of Bhutan is situated in the South Asia at the eastern end of the Himalaya. The landlocked country shares its border with India to the east and west, China to the north. The country is seperated from Nepal by Sikkim. It the happiest country in Asia and 8th happiest country in the world. Vajrayana and Buddhism are the state religions. Until 2008, Bhutan was governed directly by the monarchy..

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Bhutan in the Himalaya Mountains
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Bhutan Eco-Expedition
Explore Bhutan and learn more about the Land of the Thunder Dragon. ... Bhutan Eco-Expedition (BEE) is registered with the Department of ...
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Bhutan Tourist and Travellers' Information.
Bhutan Tourist and Travellers' Information, entry points, air tickets, tourist visas, hotels, tourist seasons, costs, tours and trekking information.
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Area	total: 47,000 sq km land: 47,000 sq km water: 0 sq km
Climate	varies; tropical in southern plains; cool winters and hot summers in central valleys; severe winters and cool summers in Himalayas
Terrain	mostly mountainous with some fertile valleys and savanna
Population	2,185,569
Languages	Dzongkha (official), Bhotes speak various Tibetan dialects, Nepalese speak various Nepalese dialects
Capital	Thimphu

Bhutan Elected Officials

King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK

Chairman of the Council of Ministers Lyonpo Yeshey ZIMBA

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	It Ainâ€™t Summer Even with a little over 4 months left for me here in Bhutan, this is my fourth season here since arriving at the tail-end of Autumn last year. To sum up the four seasons:. Autumn - Pretty blue skies! Winter - Snow! Spring - â€¦ When? ... http://www.li-ping.com/bhutan/archives/2..
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	Smithsonian Folklife Festival Children's Activities- The Kingdom ... ItÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s comingÃ¢â‚¬Â¦The 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Now donÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t let the inclusion of Ã¢â‚¬Å“folklifeÃ¢â‚¬ in the title scare you away. There is nothing folksy about the festival in any way, shape, or form. At least not in the years IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ve ... http://washingtondc.savvysource.com/blog..
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