Bhutan Travel Guide
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The surface area of Bhutan is 14.8 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 30 in terms of the area in the world.
How far is it?
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The distance between Thimphu (BT) and Washington D.C. (US) is 7771 miles
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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions
From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Bhutan
| Miles | Thimphu | Jigme Dorji National Park | Paro | Jakar | Ura | Punakha | Bomdeling Wildlife Sanctuary | Wangdue Phodrang |
| Thimphu | - | 29 | 14 | 68 | 79 | 16 | 110 | 16 |
| Jigme Dorji National Park | 29 | - | 36 | 67 | 79 | 23 | 104 | 30 |
| Paro | 14 | 36 | - | 82 | 92 | 30 | 124 | 30 |
| Jakar | 68 | 67 | 82 | - | 12 | 53 | 43 | 52 |
| Ura | 79 | 79 | 92 | 12 | - | 65 | 35 | 63 |
| Punakha | 16 | 23 | 30 | 53 | 65 | - | 94 | 7 |
| Bomdeling Wildlife Sanctuary | 110 | 104 | 124 | 43 | 35 | 94 | - | 94 |
| Wangdue Phodrang | 16 | 30 | 30 | 52 | 63 | 7 | 94 | - |
Best Ways to Experience Bhutan
- Cuisine
- Animals
Facts and Figures
Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country
Population | 29 / 231 Ranking | 771 608 Ngalop (also known as Bhote) 50%, ethnic Nepalese 35% (includes Lhotsampas - one of several Nepalese ethnic groups), indigenous or migrant tribes 15% |
Area | 30 / 232 Ranking | 14.8 thous. mi² |
Life expectancy | 29 / 221 Ranking | 71.5 Life expectancy expressed in years.men 70.1women 73 |
Median age | 29 / 222 Ranking | 29.1 Average age of population expressed in years.men 29.6women 28.6 |
Population growth | 29 / 224 Ranking | 0.99% The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss. |
Literacy | 28 / 210 Ranking | 66.6% Ability to read, write and count.men 75%women 57.1% |
GDP | 26 / 194 Ranking | 11 126 INT$ GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population. |
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