Basic Information About Bhutan:

Population: The population of Bhutan is 788,341.

GDP:  $ 5.9 billion (2016).

Climate:  Southern Bhutan has a hot, humid sub-tropical climate that is fairly unchanging throughout the year. Temperatures can vary between 15-30 degrees Celsius. In the Central parts of the country the climate cools a bit, changing to temperate and deciduous forests with warm summers and cool, dry winters. Bhutan has four distinct seasons. The spring season (late March, April & May) and autumn season (late September, October & November) are usually the most popular times to visit with generally clear, mild weather, excellent scenery, lower rainfall and a range of festivals called Tshechus and Dromchoes. 

People: The people of Bhutan can be divided into three broad ethnic categories–Ngalops, Sharchops, and Lhotsampas. 

Religion:  Bhutan is the only Mahayana Buddhism Kingdom in the world, with Mahayana (tantric) Buddhism as its official religion. It is practiced throughout the entire country by 75% of the inhabitants. Hinduism – closely related to Buddhism, is Bhutan’s second religion, practiced by about 25% of the population. Before Buddhism captured the heart of Bhutan, several forms of animistic religions were practiced. Minority groups still practice these traditions and rituals in some parts of the country.

Capital:  Thimphu (formerly spelled as Thimbu), is the capital and largest city of the Kingdom of Bhutan.

Language:  The national language is Dzongkha.

Currency:  The Bhutanese Ngultrum is the currency of Bhutan.

Time Zone: UTC+06:00