Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Bhutan

Full name: Kingdom of Bhutan

Population: 658,000 (UN, 2007)

Capital and largest city: Thimphu

Area: 38,364 sq km (14,812 sq miles)

Major language: Dzongkha (official)

Major religions: Buddhism (official), Hinduism

Life expectancy: 64 years (men), 67 years (women) (UN)

Monetary unit: 1 ngultrum = 100 chetrum

Main exports: Electricity, timber, cement, agricultural products, handicrafts

GNI per capita: US $1,770 (World Bank, 2007)

International dialing code: +975

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