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Name: Kingdom of Bhutan
Location : Indian sub-continent; on border between Assam (northeast India) and China.
Time : IST (+) 1/2 hr
Capital : Thimphu
Language : Sharchhopka 28%, Dzongkha (official) 24%, Lhotshamkha 22%, other 26% (2005 Census)
Area : 46,500 sq kms
Population : 708,427 (July 2011 est.)
National Day : 17 Dec (Coronation of First Druk Gyalpo, King of Bhutan)
Currency : Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) 1 = INR 1.00.
Climate : There are four distinct seasons similiar in their divisions to those of Western Europe. The Monsoon occurs between June and August when the temperature is normally between 8°-21°C (46°-70°F). Temperatures drop dramatically with increases in altitude. Days are usually very pleasant (average about 10°C/50°F) with clear skies and sunshine. Nights are cold and require heavy woollen clothing, particularly in winter. Generally October, November and April to mid-June are the best times to visit – rainfall is at a minimum and temperatures are conducive to active days of sightseeing. The foothills are also very pleasant during the winter.
Holidays : YEAR 2013: 12 Jan Traditional Day of Offering. 11 Feb Losar. 21 Feb Birthday of His Majesty the Fifth King. 20 Apr Zhabdrung Kuchoe. 2 May Birthday of the Third Druk Gyalpo. 25 May Lord Buddha's Parinivana. 10 July Birthday of Guru Rinpoche. 12 July Drukpa Tshezhi (First Sermon of Lord Buddha). 11 Sep Thimphu Drubchen. 14 Sep Thimphu Tshechu. 5 Oct Dashain. 1 Nov Coronation of the Fifth Druk Gyalpo. 11 Nov Birthday of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. 17 Dec National Day.
Airline Name : Druk Air Corporation (Royal Bhutan Airlines) KB
International Airports : Paro

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