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Bhutan at a Glance
Location:   South Asia, between China and India
Geographic Coodinates:   27 30 N, 90 30E
Area:   38, 398 sq km
Capital:   Thimphu
Nationality:   Bhutanese
Population:   7,00,000
Life expentancy:   53.19 years
National Day:   17 December
Currency:   Ngultrum (BTN) BTN42=US$1
Climate Caries:   Tropical in sourthen plains;
Cool winters and hot summers in center valleys;
Severe winters and cool summers in Himalayas
Terrain:   Mostly mountainous with some fertile valleys and savanna
Elevation extremes:   Lowest point; Drangme Chhu 97m
Highest point; Jomolhari 7,553m
Natural Resources:   Timber, hydropower, gypsum, and calcium carbide
Administrative divisions:   20 districts (dzongkhag);

Bumthang,
Chhukha,
Tsirang,
Dagana,
Gelephu,
Ha,
Lhuntshi,
Mongar,
Paro,
Pemagatshel,
Punakha,
Samtse,
Samdrup Jonkhar,
Zhemgang,
Trashigang,
Thimphu,
Trongsa,
Wangdi Phodrang,
Gasa and
Tashi Yangtse
Industries:   Cement, wood products, processed fruits, alcoholic beverages, and calcium carbide.


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