Quick Facts

- Full Country Name: Kingdom of Bhutan
- Local Name: Druk-Yul
- Capital: Thimpu
- Language: Dzongkha (official), Bhotes speak various Tibetan dialects, Nepalese speak various Nepalese dialects.
- Currency: Ngultrum Nu (BTN) = 100 chetrurn (Ch).
- People: Drukpa, Nepalese.
- Life Expectancy: Male: 54.65, Female: 54.11.
- Religion: Vajrayana Buddhist (85%), Indian and Nepalese-influenced Hinduism (15%).
- Size (sq km): 47,000 (131st)
- Population: 672,425 (142nd)
- Population Density per sq km: 46 (149th)
- Country Dialling Code: 975
- Internet Country Code: .bt
- Time Zone: GMT +6
- Voltage Guide: 220 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: American Express and Diners Club have very limited acceptability. Traveller's cheques accepted in banks and hotels.
- Business Hours: 0900-1700, Mon-Friday.
- GDP (PPP): $3.007 billion
- GDP (PPP) per Capita: $3,921
- Personal Safety: Safe.
