Bhutan
-
Capital
Thimphu
-
Local time
11:02
-
Population
800 710
-
Driving side
Left
-
Calling code
+975
-
Currency
Nu. BTN (ngultrum)
Bhutan
-
Capital
Thimphu
-
Local time
11:02
-
Population
800 710
-
Driving side
Left
-
Calling code
+975
-
Currency
Nu. BTN (ngultrum)
-
Petrol price
€ 1.04 pl
-
Precipitation
2 200mm /year
Geography & travel
-
Country Area
47 km2
-
Protected Area
47%
-
Forest Area
72%
-
Agricultural area
13%
-
Annual air passengers
224 101
Population
-
Ethnicity
Bhote - 50 %
ethnic Nepalese - 35 %
indigenous or migrant tribes - 15 %
-
Religion
Lamaistic Buddhist - 75 %
Hinduism - 25 %
-
Literacy rates
57.0%
-
Languages
Sharchhopka - 28 %
Dzongkha - 24 %
Lhotshamkha - 22 %
-
Alcohol consumption
1.1 l/person
-
Diabetes
9.3%
-
Malaria
0%
-
Tuberculosis
155 per 100k
Economy
-
Industries
cement, wood products, processed fruits, alcoholic beverages, calcium carbide, tourism
-
Agriculture
rice, corn, root crops, citrus, dairy products, eggs
-
Natural Resources
timber, hydropower, gypsum, calcium carbonate
-
Natural Resources
timber, hydropower, gypsum, calcium carbonate
-
Renewable Energy
86%
-
CO2 Emissions
1 001kt
-
Ease of Business
75 (Best=1, Worst=200)
-
ATMs per 100k people
27
What not to do when visiting Bhutan
Bhutan Don't forget to bow slightly when meeting - Bhutanese greets a guest with a small bow, extending his hands towards the ground with palms facing the visitor, and moving the hand like inviting a guest into the house. The host may also say "Yala! Yala! Kuzu zangpola?" (Hello! Hello! How are you?)
Useful
Not useful
Bhutan Don't ever disrespect The King and former king - they are accorded and well respected in Bhutan.
- Useful
- Not useful
Bhutan Don't forget to dress modestly when visiting sacred sites like monasteries or Dzong - this means long pants and tops. Take off your hat.
- Useful
- Not useful
Did you know?
On New Year’s Day in Bhutan, everyone becomes one year older, so no one forgets each other’s birthday.
Bhutan Don't take photos in religious buildings and military or government installations.
- Useful
- Not useful
Bhutan Don't forget Tobacco sales are banned in Bhutan and smoking is not allowed in public places, restaurants and bars. You can bring in your own reasonable amount, but expect 100% import duty costs.
- Useful
- Not useful
Bhutan Don't photograph someone before asking permission.
- Useful
- Not useful
Bhutan Don't be surprised citizens wear a national dress - it's compulsory to wear national clothing when entering government or officials buildings.
- Useful
- Not useful
Bhutan Don't be reserved to women in conversations - men and women mix and converse freely, without restrictions.
- Useful
- Not useful
Did you know?
Television was illegal in Bhutan until 1999.
Bhutan Don't export antiques - it's strictly prohibited and monitored.
- Useful
- Not useful
Bhutan Don't forget the flights into Bhutan are restricted to daylight hours and are dependent on weather conditions - make sure you don't plan short connection.
- Useful
- Not useful
Tell us your experience
We love to hear from people who have travelled the world and know ‘what not to do’. Why not help other people on their travels?
Bhutan Don't expect credit cards to be widely accepted - always carry cash. Indian rupees are usually accepted, although more than 100 rupees should not be officially accepted. ATMs are very limited in Thimphu.
- Useful
- Not useful
Still looking for somewhere to stay?
Book a holiday you will tell your friends about.
