Bhutan
Official name: |
Bhutan |
Capital City: |
Thimphu |
Current Local Time: |
| International Dialing Code: |
975 |
Population: |
1,822,625 (July 1996 |
Currency: |
1 ngultrum (Nu) = 100 chetrum |
Spoken Languages: |
Dzongkha (official), Bhotes speak various Tibetan dialects, |
Holidays: |
Feb 14, 20, 21, Apr 23, May 2, 27, Jun 2, 21, Jul 15, Sep 13, 17, Oct 17, Nov 1, 11, Dec 17 |
Major Exports: |
Commodities: cardamon, gypsum, timber, handicrafts, cement, fruit, electricity (to India), precious stones, spices |
Partners: India 94%, Bangladesh Major Imports: |
Commodities: fuel and lubricants, grain, machinery and parts, vehicles, fabrics, rice |
Partners: India 77%, Japan, UK, Germany, US Total Export: |
$70.9 million (f.o.b) |
Total Import: |
$113.6 million (c.i.f) |
Gross Domestic Product: |
$1.3 billion (1995 est.) |
Per Capita Income: |
$730 (1995 est.) |
Literacy Rate: |
42.2% |
Population Growth Rate: |
2.32% (1996 est.) |
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