Bhutan - Practical information

The country in numbers
Country's full name
Kingdom of Bhutan
Area in Km2
46,500
Population
758,340 population
Capital
Thimphu
Religion
75% Buddhism; 22% Hindu; 2% Folk religions; 1% Other
Government
Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Language
Official language
Dzongkha
Languages spoken
English, Nepali
Time
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)
+6
Currency
Currency
Bhutanese ngultrum, Indian rupee
Dangers and annoyances
Dangers and annoyances
Low criminality risk
Border Issues
Airports customs
Drugs possession
Not allowed
Theft & Scams
Low
Credit cards
Popular
Yes
Cards
American express, Diners club, Mastercard, Visa
Tips
Leave a tip
Advised
Internet and telephony
Calling code
+975
Internet availability
Low
Electricity
V
230
Hz
50