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Bhutan Overview |
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| Learn about the geography, history, people, climate, government, economy, politics, military, and other aspects of Bhutan. We have nine pages of interesting Bhutan facts & figures: on everything from transportation and communications systems to natural hazards to transitional issues facing .Bhutan. When you hear another country being discussed on the news, visit WorldCountries.info and gets the facts. |
| 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 |
| Population |
2,327,849 note: other estimates range as low as 810,000 (July 2007 est.) |
| Languages |
Dzongkha (official), Bhotes speak various Tibetan dialects, Nepalese speak various Nepalese dialects |
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Official Tourism Site
Tourism in Bhutan was privatised by the Royal Government of Bhutan in 1991. Today it is a vibrant business with80 private operators at the helm of affairs. The Royal Government of Bhutan adheres strongly to a policy of low volume, high value tourism.
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CIA World Factbook Description of Bhutan |
| In 1865, Britain and Bhutan signed the Treaty of Sinchulu, under which Bhutan would receive an annual subsidy in exchange for ceding some border land to British India. Under British influence, a monarchy was set up in 1907; three years later, a treaty was signed whereby the British agreed not to interfere in Bhutanese internal affairs and Bhutan allowed Britain to direct its foreign affairs. This role was assumed by independent India after 1947. Two years later, a formal Indo-Bhutanese accord returned the areas of Bhutan annexed by the British, formalized the annual subsidies the country received, and defined India's responsibilities in defense and foreign relations. A refugee issue of some 100,000 Bhutanese in Nepal remains unresolved; 90% of the refugees are housed in seven United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) camps. In March 2005, King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK unveiled the government's draft constitution - which would introduce major democratic reforms - and pledged to hold a national referendum for its approval. A referendum date has yet to be named, but should occur in 2008. In December 2006, the King abdicated the throne to his son, Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK, in order to give him experience as head of state before the democratic transition. |
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