Situated in Southern Asia, Bhutan 🇧🇹 (officially Kingdom of Bhutan) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 791,524 and a total area of 38,394 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Bhutan through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Thimphu, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Bhutan located?
Bhutan lies in Southern Asia, in the Asia region of the world. Measuring roughly 38,394 square kilometres, it ranks 137th in the world by total area.
As a landlocked country, Bhutan has no direct access to the open ocean, which has shaped its trade routes, cuisine and history in distinctive ways. It shares land borders with China and India.
Thimphu serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Bhutan has to offer.
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Who lives in Bhutan?
Bhutan is home to approximately 791,524 residents — the 167th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Bhutaneses.
The main language spoken here is Dzongkha. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Bhutan rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN, symbol Nu.). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Bhutan is +975. Websites from the country typically use the .bt internet domain.
If Bhutan came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Thimphu) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Bhutan shares borders with 2 countries:
Fun facts about Bhutan
- Bhutan's flag emoji is 🇧🇹 — its two-letter country code is BT and its three-letter code is BTN.
- Bhutan covers 38,394 km², ranking 137th in the world by area.
- With about 791,524 people, Bhutan holds the 167th spot in the world population ranking.
- Bhutan is a member state of the United Nations.
- Bhutan is one of the world's landlocked countries — it has no sea coastline.
Bhutan — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Bhutan?
- The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu.
- What is the population of Bhutan?
- Bhutan has a population of approximately 791,524 people, ranking 167th in the world.
- Where is Bhutan located?
- Bhutan is located in Southern Asia, part of the Asia region. It is a landlocked country.
- What language is spoken in Bhutan?
- The main language spoken in Bhutan is Dzongkha.
- What currency is used in Bhutan?
- Bhutan uses the Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN).
