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Size
It has an area of 47,000
sq km. The population
is about 1.4 million
people.
Physical features
Bhutan is divided into
three geographical Bhutan
regions. The northern
part of the country has
the high Himalayas
which are covered Thimpu
with snow. The hilly
region of central part
has hills and valleys.
The southern part has
plains with evergreen
forests.
Climate
Bhutan has different types of climate according to its geographical
features. In the north, the climate is very cold, the central region is windy
and the south has mild type of climate. Bhutan receives monsoon rains
in summer.
Socio-Economic life
Bhutanese people eat mainly rice and meat. They follow Tibetan customs
and traditions. Most of the people are Buddhists. The people in the south
are mainly of Nepali origin. They have their own tradition and follow
Hindu religion. Men wear Bakkhu and Docha. Women wear the dress
called Kira. The national language of Bhutan is Jhonkha. Nepali is also
spoken and understood by most of the people.
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