National Symbols of Bhutan

Last updated on July 31st, 2024 by Editorial Staff

Table Of Contents

Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

By Naeem Noor | Updated on July 31, 2024

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Bhutan is a country in Asia. The official name of Bhutan is the Kingdom of Bhutan. It shares borders with 3 countries: India, Nepal, and China. The people of Bhutan are called Bhutanese. The country is situated in Southern Asia, between China and India.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and Bhutan has also been influenced. The etymology of Bhutan can be defined as; “Highland”.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in Bhutan include Ngalop, Nepalese, and Sharchop.

Druk Air is the national airline of Bhutan. The national colors of the country are fulvous, gold, and white. The emoji flag of the country is ????????, and the ISO code is BTN.

Bhutan is known for its brilliant, colorful festivals, temples, fortresses – known as dzongs, and magnificent scenery. The national dish of Bhutan is Ema Datshi. Arag, in addition to being a traditional beverage, is one of the country’s national drinks. The national instrument of Bhutan is Dramnyen.

The country has the time zone UTC+06 (BTT) followed by yyy/mm/dd as the standard date format.

Bhutan is divided into 20 districts and 201 blocks. The capital of the country is Thimphu, which is also the largest city in Bhutan.

The literacy rate in Bhutan is 57.0%.

The country’s total area is 38,394 km² (14,824 sq mi), and the total population is 771,608. The country’s average elevation is 2,220 m (7,283 ft), whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; Mostly mountainous with some fertile valleys and savanna. The country’s usual climate varies; tropical in the southern plains; cool winters and hot summers in central valleys; severe winters and cool summers in the Himalayas.

The Ngultrum serves as the national unit of currency, and the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan is recognized as the country’s central bank. The domain for Bhutan is .bt and the country code is +975. The thunder dragon known as Druk is the country’s coat of arms.

Museums are known to educate and connect visitors with the nation’s history, culture, civilization, art, and architecture. The National Museum of Bhutan serves the same purpose and is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions. The National Museum of Bhutan is home to a large collection of artifacts. It has been designated as the national museum of the country.

The national dress of Bhutan is the Kira, and 17 December is designated as National Day. In Bhutan, the majority of the population practices Vajrayana Buddhism (state religion), Hinduism, Bon, and Islam, as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, Bhutan has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. Bhutan’s national bird is the Raven, while its national animal is the Takin. The national flower is Blue Poppy. The national tree of Bhutan is the Himalayan cypress, and the highest peak is Gangkhar Puensum.

Mythical creatures can be found in the literature and mythologies of many different nations. They represent imaginative representations of various creatures, humans, or hybrids. They are known for their specific features, supernatural abilities, and distinctive appearance. The mythical creature of Bhutan is Druk.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of Bhutan and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Archery is considered the country’s national sport.

Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal is the founder of Bhutan. The country’s national anthem was written by Dasho Gyaldun Thinley, and composed by Aku Tongmi.

Mausoleums are buildings dedicated to holding someone’s remains. It serves as a reminder of the nation’s revolutionary fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country. Mausoleums are one of the most significant historical landmarks. The national mausoleum of Bhutan is Memorial Chorten. The country’s national hero is Jigme Namgyel.

Due to their unique qualities and rich cultural or historical backgrounds, national monuments around the world are of great importance. National Memorial Chhorten is recognized as the national monument of the country. It attracts visitors from all around the world.

Numerous organizations are working on a global level to improve the current state of affairs and to collaborate in order to establish and maintain constructive partnerships. Bhutan is a member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), and United Nations (UN). Bhutan collaborates with them to organize, analyze, and address various events and situations.

The tourism slogan of the country is “Happiness is a Place”.

Lotay Tshering is the current Prime minister of Bhutan.

Bhutan has declared Dzongkha as the country’s official language.

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Country information

Former name(s)	Lho Mon
Official name(s)	Kingdom of Bhutan
Alternative name(s)	Druk Gyal Khap (official, Dzongkha)
Regional location	Southern Asia, between China and India
Country name etymology	"Highland"
Climate	Varies; tropical in the southern plains; cool winters and hot summers in central valleys; severe winters and cool summers in the Himalayas
Terrain	Mostly mountainous with some fertile valleys and savanna
Population	771,608
National Day	17 Dec 1907
Language(s)	Dzongkha
Religion	Vajrayana Buddhism (state religion), Hinduism, Bon, and Islam
Country code	+975
Literacy rate	57.0%
Currency	Ngultrum
Capital city	Thimphu
ISO	BTN
Domain(TLD)	.bt
Ethnicity	Ngalop, Nepalese, Sharchop
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Bhutanese
Driving side	Drive on the Left-hand side
Date format	yyy/mm/dd
Total area	38,394 km² (14,824 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+06 (BTT)
Average elevation	2,220 m (7,283 ft)
Coastline	0 km (landlocked)
Mains electricity	230 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Bhutan

Motto of Bhutan

No official motto

National animal of Bhutan

The National animal of Bhutan is Takin

National flower of Bhutan

The National flower of Bhutan is Blue Poppy. Botanical name is Meconopsis Betonicifolia.

National bird of Bhutan

The National bird of Bhutan is Raven

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Neighbouring countries of Bhutan

Bhutanese Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

Whatever joy you seek, it can be achieved by yourself; whatever misery you seek, it can be found by yourself.

In my homeland I possess one hundred horses, yet if I go, I go on foot.

If they don't exchange a few words, father and son will never know one another.

A girl with a dedicated heart and good behaviour is more (precious) than your own heart.

No death without reason.

To know your limitations is the hallmark of a wise person.

If you tell the truth, people are not happy; if beaten with a stick, dogs are not happy.

When there are too many carpenters, the door cannot be erected.

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