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About Bhutan
Bhutan, the Land of Medicinal Plants is a tiny Himalayan Kingdom bordered by China to the North and India on the South, East and West. It has a total land area of 38,394 square kilometer with total population of 634982 (2005). The State Religion is Drukpa Kagyupa a branch of Mahayana Buddhism. The National language of Bhutan is Dzongkha.
With 72% of the country under forest cover and the existence of varied climatic zones within a small geographical space Bhutan is considered as one of the ten global biodiversity hotspots in the world. It is home to several endangered species of plants and animals.
Quick Facts about Bhutan
| Land Area | 38,394 Sq. Km |
| Green Area | 72.5 % |
| Altitude | Between 180m to 7550m above sea level |
| Local Time | 6 hours ahead of GMT |
| Population | 695,822 (estimated, 2010, NSB) |
| Capital | Thimphu |
| Language | Dzongkha |
| Religion | Mahayana Buddhism |
| Currency | Ngultrum (Equal to Indian Ruppee) |
| National Animal | Takin |
| National Bird | Raven |
| National Tree | Cypress |
| National Flower | Blue Poppy |
| National Sport | Archery |
| National Day | December 17 |