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Name the capital of Bhutan.
Name the capital of Bhutan.
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Thimphu also spelt as Thimbu is the capital city of Bhutan. It is the largest city in the country. The city stretches in a north-south direction on the west bank of the valley formed by the Raidāk River. Bhutan shares the 699km border with India.
About Thimpu
- According to the census of 31 May 2005, the population of the city was approximately 79,185
- 1,843 square kilometres is the are occupied by the city.
- It is the political and economic centre of Bhutan.
- Agriculture and livestock contribute the major part of the economy.
- Tshechu is an auspicious festival when mask dances, popularly known as Cham dances, are performed in the courtyards of the Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu.
Thimphu also spelt as Thimbu is the capital city of Bhutan. It is the largest city in the country. The city stretches in a north-south direction on the west bank of the valley formed by the Raidāk River. Bhutan shares the 699km border with India.
About Thimpu
- According to the census of 31 May 2005, the population of the city was approximately 79,185
- 1,843 square kilometres is the are occupied by the city.
- It is the political and economic centre of Bhutan.
- Agriculture and livestock contribute the major part of the economy.
- Tshechu is an auspicious festival when mask dances, popularly known as Cham dances, are performed in the courtyards of the Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu.
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