GeoPointe - Bhutan

Official Name: Kingdom of Bhutan
Location: Southern Asia, between China and India.
Capital: Thimphu

Area:	total: 47,000 sq km
	land: 47,000 sq km
	water: 0 sq km

Lowest point: Drangme Chhu 97 m
Highest point: Kula Kangri 7,553 m

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Population: 2,327,849 (July 2007 est.)
Nationality: Bhutanese (singular and plural)
Ethnic groups: Bhote 50%, ethnic Nepalese 35% (includes Lhotsampas--one of several Nepalese ethnic groups), indigenous or migrant tribes 15%.
Religions: Lamaistic Buddhist 75%, Indian- and Nepalese-influenced Hinduism 25%.
Languages: Dzongkha (official), Bhotes speak various Tibetan dialects, Nepalese speak various Nepalese dialects.

Varies. Tropical in the southern plains. Cool winters and hot summers in the central valleys. Severe winters and cool summers in the Himalayas.

Government type: Monarchy; special treaty relationship with India.
Independence: 8 August 1949 (from India).
National holiday: National Day (Ugyen Wangchuck became first hereditary king), 17 December (1907).