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Bhutan

The Kingdom of Bhutan lies between China to the north and India to the south. Bhutan's 700,000 people are mostly advocates of Buddhism, with Hinduism the second most common religion.

Thimphu, which is sometimes called Thimpu, is the capital city of Bhutan, and is the largest city in the country. It has a population of about 80,000.

Since the 1960s Bhutan has followed a policy of conservation, with 42% of the nation's land being designated as protected areas. The country has 10 national parks, which range from the oldest park in Bhutan, the Royal Manas National Park which is the showpiece of the Kingdom, to Wangchuck Centennial Park which was launched in December 2008 as a tribute to the Wangchuck dynasty, who have been the country's monarchs since 1907.

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Latest articles in Bhutan

 Bhutan: National Parks, Nature Preserves, Wildlife Sanctuaries

Bhutan is proud of its national parks, nature preserves, and wildlife sanctuaries that maintain its rich geophysical diversity and biodiversity.

Sep 5, 2011 – Mark Tibbits

Architecture in Bhutan

Bhutanese architecture is one of the most distinctive aspects of Bhutan. It runs the gamut from forts and monasteries, to temples and homes. Each building is unique.

Oct 10, 2009 – Rebecca Livermore

Bhutan Suicide Rate increases in Land of GNH

Bhutan was once an isolated kingdom, tucked between India and China, whose government prided itself on the happiness of its people. Now that image is tarnished.

Sep 9, 2009 – Kathleen Duffy

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