Bhutan
Kingdom of Bhutan
Source: CIA World Factbook (2001)
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| Under British influence a monarchy was set up in 1907; three years later a treaty was signed whereby Bhutan became a British protectorate. Independence was attained in 1949, with India subsequently guiding foreign relations and supplying aid. | ||
| Map of Bhutan | ||
| Population: 2,049,412 (July 2001 est.) | ||
| Capital: Thimphu | ||
| Area: total: 47,000 sq km; land: 47,000 sq km; water: 0 sq km (about half the size of Indiana) | ||
| Government: monarchy; special treaty relationship with India; ruled by King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK (since 24 July 1972) | ||
| Languages: Dzongkha (official), Bhotes speak various Tibetan dialects, Nepalese speak various Nepalese dialects | ||
| Ethnic groups: Bhote 50%, ethnic Nepalese 35%, indigenous or migrant tribes 15% | ||
| Religions: Lamaistic Buddhist 75%, Indian- and Nepalese-influenced Hinduism 25% | ||
| Economy: GDP - purchasing power parity US$2.3 billion (2000 est.); GDP (real growth rate) 6% (2000 est.); GDP per capita - purchasing power parity US$1,100 (2000 est.) | ||
| Import partners: India 77%, Japan, UK, Germany, US | ||
| Export partners: India 94%, Bangladesh | ||
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Source: CIA World Factbook (2001) |
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