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Fun Trivia: A : Asian Countries - Other

Special Sub-Topic: Kingdom of Bhutan


In which continent is Bhutan located?

    Asia. Bhutan is located between the countries of China and India. Bhutan is a rather small country, about half the size of Indiana.

What is Bhutan's population density ranking in the world?
    132.

Bhutan is half the size of Canada.
    f. Bhutan is rather small. Bhutan is about half the size of Indiana. Its population is around 2,000,000. Some population estimates are said to be even lower than that, though.

When are the monsoons in Bhutan?
    June. The monsoon usually comes in mid-June. Monsoons bring large amounts of rain during the summer season. These thunderstorms usually come in the afternoon. These monsoons mostly occur in the southern part of Bhutan. The south part of Bhutan has a more tropical climate than the other parts of Bhutan.

What is Bhutan's capital?
    Thimphu. Punakha was actually the capital, but Thimphu now is the official capital and the largest city in Bhutan.

The date of independence for Bhutan was August 8, 1949.
    t. Bhutan's date of independence from India was August 8, 1949. Bhutan used to be under British rule, until they finally signed with India. in 1949.

Adults are the only workforce in Bhutan.
    f. Child workers are very popular in Bhutan. An estimated 55% of Bhutan's population, are child workers.

What is Bhutan's tallest peak?
    Mt. Kula Kangri. Kula Kangri, Bhutan's tallest peak, runs north and south, dividing the country into forested valleys with some pastureland.

What group of people make up most of Bhutan's population?
    Bhutia. The ethnic group that is most dominant in Bhutan, is Bhutia. The ethnic Nepalese make up 35% of Bhutan, and indigenous and migrant tribes together make up 15% of Bhutan.

Bhutan doesn't have a national holiday.
    f. Bhutan's national holiday is December 17. December 17, National Day, was when Ugyen Wangchuck became the first hereditary king of Bhutan.


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