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            BHUTAN
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Bhutan is surrounded by India
to the south and China to the
north. It rises from the
foothills overlooking the
Brahmaputra River to the
southern slopes of the
Himalayas, which rise to over
7500m and make up most of the
country. The climate is hot
and wet on the plains, but
temperatures drop
progressively with altitude,
resulting in glaciers and
permanent snow cover in the
north. The valleys in the
centre of the country are wide
and fertile, and about 95% of
the work force are farmers.
Bhutan has little contact with
the rest of the world.

Area (Sq. Km.): 47,000

Population: 1,513,000

Capital: Thimphu

Language:
Dzongkha

Religion:
Buddhist 75%
Hindi 25%

Government Type:
Monarchy

Currency: Ngultrum

Embassy:
None
India has responsibility for
Bhutan's foreign affairs.

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129