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Kingdom of Bhutan
Kingdom of Bhutan
Kingdom of Bhutan
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Area: Bhutan covers approximately 38,394 square kilometers (14,824 square miles),
making it the 133rd largest country in terms of land area.
Population: As of the 2022 census, Bhutan has a population of around 727,145 people.
Government: Bhutan is a constitutional monarchy with a king (known as the Druk
Gyalpo) as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of government.
Religion: Vajrayana Buddhism is the state religion, and the Je Khenpo leads the religious
affairs.
Geography: The country boasts subalpine Himalayan mountains in the north, which
contrast with lush subtropical plains in the south12.