Tag Archives: Bhutan

According to topschoolsintheusa.com, Bhutan is a small landlocked country located in the eastern Himalayas between India and China. It is a mountainous country, with the highest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest, located within its borders. The population of Bhutan is approximately 700,000 people and its capital city is Thimphu. Bhutan has a unique culture and history that is rooted in Buddhism, which has been practiced there for centuries. The geography of Bhutan is diverse and includes both high mountains and lowlands. The northern part of the country consists mainly of high mountain ranges while the southern part contains mostly lowland plains. The climate varies based on elevation; in the lower elevations it tends to be hot and humid while at higher elevations it tends to be cooler and drier. The educational system in Bhutan consists of both formal education systems as well as informal instruction provided by monasteries throughout the country. Formal education begins with pre-primary school for children aged 4-5 years old, followed by primary school from ages 6-12 years old, secondary school from ages 13-15 years old, and tertiary education at universities or colleges from ages 16-18 years old. Additionally, there are vocational schools that provide skills training for students who wish to pursue careers in specific fields after completing their secondary schooling. Informal instruction takes place at monasteries throughout the country where Buddhist teachings are taught to students of all ages along with other topics such as traditional music and dance, calligraphy, weaving, painting and other crafts that are part of Bhutanese culture. See localcollegeexplorer for Bhutan History.

Bhutan Modern History

Bhutan is a country located in Southern Asia. With the capital city of Thimphu, Bhutan has a population of 771,619 based on a recent census from COUNTRYAAH. As late as the 1960s, the modern world made its way into Bhutan, which gradually opened up to the outside world. At the same time, the king wanted… Read More »

Major Cities in Bhutan

Thimphu (Bhutan) According to ITYPEMBA, Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan. The city is located in the western part of the country in a mountain valley at an altitude of 2700 m. In historical sources, it was first mentioned under the 2nd century AD. Thimphu has been the capital of Bhutansince 1961. All buildings in… Read More »

Bhutan Healthcare and Money

Health care Vaccinations Vaccination needed receipt required yellow fever 1 malaria 3 – Typhoid & Polio Yes – cholera 2 Eat Drink 4 – Overview Medical care cannot be compared to Europe and is often problematic in terms of technology, equipment and hygiene. There is often a lack of European-trained doctors who speak English or… Read More »

Visa to Bhutan

According to a2zgov, a visa to Bhutan is opened only in case of entry into the country by an organized group, with the obligatory coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bhutan of the route of visiting tourist sites and hotels according to the program. A visa to Bhutan is one of the most… Read More »