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