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Information about country:Bhutan

Area: 38364 km2.
Population: 2300000 people.
Phone code: 975
Currency: BTN.
Languages: Dzongkha
Religion: Buddhism
 

The Kingdom of Bhutan is located in South Asia, in the region of Eastern Himalayas difficult of access. It is bordered by China and India.
Government system is limited monarchy; the head of state is a King. Average temperature in January is +5 °С, +17 °С in July.
Bhutan is poorly developed agrarian country. Feudal relationships and subsistence farming are still common here. About 90 percent of population is occupied in agriculture.
There is a law about obligatory wearing national clothes. Television is prohibited and tourism is restricted.
The main sights are Buddhist monastery Taxang Lahang Dzong(VIII), a residence Tanicho Dzong and a memorial chorten.
Old Royal Palace, monasteries and chortens are also good places to visit. For active rest fans South Himalayas are particularly attractive.
Also jewelry, arts and gunsmith bazaars of Bhutan are popular all over Asia.

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