Bhutan

Geography

Bhutan is a landlocked country in South Asia, south of Tibet. The land has a total area of 38,394 km² (14,824 mi²). This land area is approximately 153% of the area of Maryland. Bhutan is thus one of the smallest countries in Asia by area and ranked 137th worldwide. Only slightly less than half of all residents (43%) live within cities.

Bhutan lies at an average elevation of 3280 m above sea level and is therefore one of the highest countries in the world. The highest mountain peak (Gangkhar Puensum) is at 7,570 meters. There is no access to the open sea. There are direct national borders with the two neighboring countries China and India. The distance between New York City and the Capital Thimphu is about 12,260 km (7,618 mi).

Languages

Mother tongue	Distribution
Sharchhopka	28.0 %
Dzongkha	24.0 %
Lhotshamkha	22.0 %
Nepali	14.8 %
Asami	7.6 %
other	3.6 %

Religions

Religion	Distribution
Buddhists	75.3%
Hinduists	22.1%
other	2.6%

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Economy

GDP:	2.54 bn $
Exportations:	786.7 M $
Importations:	1,188.5 M $
› Tourism receipts:	84.00 M $
› Unemployment rate:	3.9 %
› Inflation rate:	7.35 %
› Corruption index:	68 (moderate)
› Energy consumption:	2.2 bn kWh

Due to its political and financial situation, Bhutan is considered one of the least developed countries in the world.

In terms of revenues, the Philippines still ranks 110th in the world and, with an average annual income of 3,040 USD is one of the lower middle-income countries.

Land use

14% Agricultural areas:	5,295 km²
71% Forest:	27,433 km²
1% Water areas:	250 km²
15% Others:	5,667 km²

Transport

Roadways:	12,205 km
› Airports:	1