Bhutan Facts

Interesting Facts for Kids

Here are some interesting Bhutan Facts which were chosen and researched by kids especially for kids.

Population: 857,000 inhabitants (2021). The majority of the people live in the capital city.
Capital: Thimphu with 203,000 inhabitants
Name: ‘Kingdom of Bhutan’. The Bhutanese name is Druk Gyal Khap, which means the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’
Government: Parliamentary monarchy
Official Language: Dzongkha (Bhutanese)
Literacy: 66% of all Bhutanese aged 15 and older can read and write
Religion: Buddhism (75%), Hinduism (24%)
Currency: 1 Ngultrum equals 100 chhertum
National day: 17 December
National symbols: the takin (national animal) and the blue poppy (national flower), the raven (national bird)
National anthem: ‘Druk Tsendhen’
History: Bhutan became a democracy in 2008 after the first democratic elections were held in the country. The King of Bhutan is the Head of State.
King of Bhutan: Bhutan’s king is called Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (born 1980). The ‘Dragon King’ is the fifth king of Bhutan. He is married and has one son.