Bhutan ā N]
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Bhutan ā N]
Bhutan ā N]
The Kingdom of Bhutan (English: Kingdom of Bhutan; Tibetan Pinyin: Zhugy ü), referred to as "Bhutan", is located on the southern slope of the eastern section of the the Himalayas, bordering China in the east, north and west, and India in the south. It is a landlocked country. The northern mountainous area has a cold climate, the central river valley has a mild climate, and the southern hilly plain has a humid subtropical climate, about 38000 Square kilometre. Bhutan is divided into 4 administrative regions and 20 counties, with the capital being Thimphu. In 2022, Bhutan has a population of approximately 763000. The Population growth is about 0.96%. The Bhutanese ethnic group accounts for about 50% of the total population, while the Nepalese ethnic group accounts for about 35%， sports fitness .
Starting from the 7th century AD, it became a territory of the Tubo Dynasty and became an independent tribe in the 9th century. After the 12th century, the Zhuba Kagyu Sect of Tibetan Buddhism gradually became a sect holding secular power. Since the late 18th century, it was invaded by Britain. The Kingdom of Bhutan was established in 1907. In January 1910, the Treaty of Punakha was signed with Britain. In August 1949, the Permanent Peace and Friendship Treaty was signed with India. He joined the United Nations in 1971, became a member of the Non Aligned Movement in 1973, and became a member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation in 1985. In February 2007, China signed the revised Treaty of Friendship with India.
In 2020, Bhutan's gross domestic product was 171.573 billion Nu (approximately 2.21 billion US dollars). Per capita GDP: 29090.40 Nu (approximately 3129.86 US dollars). GDP growth rate (2020): -10.08%.
geographical environment
Regional location
Bhutan, located in the south of Asia, is a landlocked country on the southern slope of the eastern Himalayas. It borders Tibet in China in the northwest and north, and borders Sikkim in India, West Bengal in the west, and Shannan in China in the east, with an area of about 38000 Square kilometre.
topographic features
The terrain of Bhutan varies greatly, with high altitude in the north and low altitude in the south. From north to south, it gradually decreases and is divided into high mountain areas in the north, valley areas in the middle, and hilly plain areas in the south. Except for the small Duval Plain in the south, mountainous areas account for over 95% of the total area in the country. In addition, there are significant differences in altitude across Bhutan. One is the Manas River, located in the southeast region with the lowest elevation in the country, with an elevation of only 97 meters. The other is the northern the Himalayas, where the peak altitude is more than 6000 to 7000 meters. Kulakangri Mountain has an altitude of 7554 meters, making it the highest point in Bhutan. The Bhutan Glacier is mainly located in the high mountain areas of northern Bhutan, accounting for 10% of the total area of Bhutan. These glaciers are the source of important renewable water resources of List of rivers of Bhutan, which can bring a lot of fresh water resources to the people of Bhutan every year.
natural resources
mineral resources
Bhutan's mineral resources mainly include minerals such as dolomite, limestone, marble, graphite, gypsum, coal, lead, copper, zinc, etc.
Hydropower resources
Bhutan's hydropower resource reserves are approximately 20000 megawatts (MW), with only about 2% being developed and utilized.
Forest resources
The Forest cover accounts for about 72% of the land area. In 1995, Bhutan's National Assembly stipulated that Bhutan's Forest cover should be kept at least 60%.
Biological resources
Orchids, wild poppies, and rare snow leopards grow in this isolated environment. The South Asian tiger is usually found in low altitude forest areas, but in Bhutan, its tracks may appear above the snow line at an altitude of three to four kilometers.
Administrative division
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Bhutan is divided into 4 administrative regions and 20 counties throughout the country.
