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 | Kingdom of Bhutan |
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| Location: |
Southern Asia, between China and India |
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| Area: |
47,000 sq km |
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| Climate: |
varies; tropical in southern plains; cool winters and hot summers in central valleys; severe winters and cool summers in Himalayas |
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| Terrain: |
mostly mountainous with some fertile valleys and savanna |
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| Population: |
1,951,965 (July 1999 est.) |
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| Religions: |
Lamaistic Buddhism 75%, Indian- and Nepalese-influenced Hinduism 25% |
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| Languages: |
Dzongkha (official), Bhotes speak various Tibetan dialects, Nepalese speak various Nepalese dialects |
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| Capital: |
Thimphu |
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