The flag of Bhutan is divided diagonally, from the lower hoist-side corner to the upper fly-side corner, into an upper yellow and a lower orange triangle. A fly-side facing white dragon holding four jewels in its claws is situated along the boundary of the two triangles.

Bhutan

Kingdom of Bhutan

AsiaSouthern AsiaIndependentUN Member

Bhutan (officially Kingdom of Bhutan) is an independent country located in Southern Asia, Asia. With a population of 784,043 people, it ranks #165 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 38,394 km² (#138 globally), with a population density of 20 people per km². The capital city is Thimphu. The official language is Dzongkha.

Key Facts

Population

784,043

#165 world ranking

Area

38,394 km²

#138 world ranking

Population Density

20/km²

Capital

Thimphu

Driving Side

Left

Timezones

1

UTC+06:00

Continent

Asia

Bordering Countries

2

neighboring countries

Languages

Currency

Bordering Countries (2)

Compare

View on Map

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Bhutan?
The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu.
What is the population of Bhutan?
Bhutan has a population of 784,043 people, ranking #165 in the world by population.
How big is Bhutan?
Bhutan covers an area of 38,394 km², ranking #138 in the world by area. The population density is 20 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Bhutan?
The official languages of Bhutan are: Dzongkha.
What is the currency of Bhutan?
The currency of Bhutan is Bhutanese ngultrum (Nu.), Indian rupee (₹).
What countries border Bhutan?
Bhutan shares borders with 2 countries: India, China.

Explore