Bhutan
Asia · Southern Asia
- Capital
- Thimphu
Famous for
- Animal Takin
- Food Ema datshi
- Festival Paro Tshechu
- Landmark Tiger's Nest monastery
- Sport Archery
Three facts
Country
Bhutan's constitution requires at least 60 per cent of the land to stay under forest cover for all time.
Capital: Thimphu
Thimphu has no traffic lights. White-gloved police officers direct the traffic by hand from small booths in the road.
Flag
Bhutan's flag splits yellow for the king's civil rule and orange for Buddhist tradition, with a white dragon clutching jewels.
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