Bhutan Facts

A brief introduction to Bhutan Facts

Bhutan facts provides information on various spheres related to the Kingdom of Bhutan. With Thimpu as the capital, Bhutan is bordered by India on the Southern, Western and Eastern sides. China borders the northern part of Bhutan. 47,000 sq km is the area of Bhutan. Bhutan facts throws light on various facts pertaining to Bhutan. The Bhutan facts include information on the following:

Growth of population

Density of population

Largest cities

Urban and rural distribution

Languages

Ethnic groups

Education and Health

Life expectancy
Rate of literacy
Voting qualifications
Government
Economy
Armed forces
Constitution
GDP
Employment
Currency
Budget
Electricity
Production

Many journals as well as periodicals provide detailed information on Bhutan facts. One can also retrieve information from the websites providing information on the different facts of Bhutan. Even though Bhutan has a small area, this kingdom manifests multifariousness. Cereal crops are mainly grown. The main crops of Bhutan include Wheat, barley, corn, rice, millet etc.,. The cultivated area comprises of 3% of the land which is approximately 392,898 acres.

Apples, potatoes, oranges, cardamoms, electricity, handicrafts, timber,stones are some of the items which are exported to other countries. Fuel, rice, machinery etc., are some of the products which are imported by Bhutan.

Bhutan facts:

Rate of growth in population accounts for 2.08%,
Density of population is approximately 50 people for every square kilometer.
Phuntsholing and Thimpu are the most prominent cities.
Dzongka is the official language of Bhutan
Total life expectancy is of 55 years.
Mortality rate for infants can be accounted as 96 deaths for every 1000 births.

The above Bhutan facts statistics are as per estimates for the year 2007. As per statistical date of 2005, the GDP was $844 million as in 2005 GDP according to the economic segments- fishing, agriculture and forestry was 24.7% as in 2005. The literacy rate as in 2005 was 47.3%. Revenue earned in budget in 2004 was $110.4 million. The total expenses accounted for $119.4 million in 2004 for the national budget.