Bhutan is located in the Central & South Asia region at latitude 27.514162 and longitude 90.433601 and is part of the Asian continent continent.
The DMS coordinates for the center of the country are:
27Β° 30' 50.98'' N
90Β° 26' 0.96'' E
You can see the location of Bhutan on the world map below:
Bhutan on the World Map
Bhutan Neighboring Countries
The neighboring countries of Bhutan (BT) are:
- China (CN)
- India (IN)
Bhutan is a landlocked country, which means it does not have direct access to the open ocean.
Bhutan Key Facts
| Country | Bhutan |
|---|---|
| Coordinates |
Latitude: 27.514162 Longitude: 90.433601 |
| Country Codes |
Alpha 2: BT Alpha 3: BTN |
| Country Flag Emoji | π§πΉ |
| Int. Phone Prefix | +975 |
| Capital city | Thimphu |
| Continent / Subcontinent |
Asia Central & South Asia |
| Country Area | 38,394 sq km |
| Population 2021 |
779,900 World Rank: 161 |
| Median Age | 28.2 |
| Life expectancy | 71.8 |
| Major languages | Sharchhopka 28%, Dzongkha (official) 24%, Lhotshamkha 22%, other 26% (includes foreign languages) (2005 est.) |
| UTC/GMT Time |
Number of time zones: 1
|
| Internet TLD | .bt |
| Biggest Airport | Paro International Airport (PBH) |
| Average temperature |
7.40 Β°C 45.32 Β°F |
| Administrative Divisions | 20 districts |
| Political system | Constitutional monarchy |
Bhutan Economy Facts
| World Bank Income Group | Lower middle income |
|---|---|
| World Bank Region | South Asia |
| Currency | Ngultrum (BTN) |
| GDP in 2020 |
$2.3 (billions of USD) World Rank: 167 |
| GDP per capita in 2020 |
$3,001 World Rank: 134 |
| Major Industries / Economic Sectors | Agriculture, hydropower, forestry, tourism, construction |
| Top 5 Import Countries | India, China, Bangladesh, Singapore, United Arab Emirates |
| Top 5 Export Countries | India, Bangladesh, United Kingdom, Germany, United States |
Biggest Cities in Bhutan
Here are the largest cities in Bhutan based on 2021 data:
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Thimphu | 104,000 |
| Paro | 15,000 |
| Wangdue Phodrang | 5,000 |
| Punakha | 5,000 |
| Samtse | 4,981 |