Quick Facts
Population:
-970,000
Types of Government:
-Parliamentary system, Unitary state, Constitutional monarchy
Capital:
-Thimphu
Religions:
-Hinduism
-Lamaistic
Buddhism
National Holidays:
-Winter solstice
-Traditional Day of Offering
-Losar
-Birthday of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
-Shabdrung Kurchoe
-Birthday of King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
-Coronation of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck
-Parinirvana of Bhuddha
-Birthday of Guru Rinpoche
-First Sermon of Buddha
-Blessed Rainy Day
-Dashain
-Coronation of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
-Birthday of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck
-Lhabab Duchen
-National Day
-970,000
Types of Government:
-Parliamentary system, Unitary state, Constitutional monarchy
Capital:
-Thimphu
Religions:
-Hinduism
-Lamaistic
Buddhism
National Holidays:
-Winter solstice
-Traditional Day of Offering
-Losar
-Birthday of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
-Shabdrung Kurchoe
-Birthday of King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
-Coronation of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck
-Parinirvana of Bhuddha
-Birthday of Guru Rinpoche
-First Sermon of Buddha
-Blessed Rainy Day
-Dashain
-Coronation of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
-Birthday of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck
-Lhabab Duchen
-National Day
Current Events
2002:
"Bhutan's population reaches an estimated 600,000."
2003:
Guerrilla groups seeking Assam independence set up bases in the south Bhutan forests.
The Royal Bhutan Army set up and enforced repression campaigns against the guerrilla groups.
2004:
Capital punishment is abolished.
2005:
New constitution proclaims that Bhutan will change from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy.
2006:
Protesting of Bhutanese refugees in Nepalese refugee camps
2007:
The Immigration Act of 2007 is enacted and ammends the Bhutanese Citizenship Act 1985--gives the officers of the Department of Immigration police and persecution powers.
Agreement signed with India giving India a greater voice in Bhutan foreign and defense policies.
2008:
Bombings on Bhutan by armed Lhotshampa groups
First constitution of Bhutan creates a bicameral parliamentary democratic framework to safeguard human rights, while enshrining the institution of the monarchy, Drukpa Lineage Buddhism, and traditional Ngalop Bhutanese culture.
2009:
"Huanglongbing virus decimates Bhutan's orange crop, an important export for the kingdom."
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Bhutan and causes much damage and several fatalities.
2010:
The Tobacco Control Act is enacted--bans sale and possession of Tobacco.
"Bhutan's population reaches an estimated 600,000."
2003:
Guerrilla groups seeking Assam independence set up bases in the south Bhutan forests.
The Royal Bhutan Army set up and enforced repression campaigns against the guerrilla groups.
2004:
Capital punishment is abolished.
2005:
New constitution proclaims that Bhutan will change from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy.
2006:
Protesting of Bhutanese refugees in Nepalese refugee camps
2007:
The Immigration Act of 2007 is enacted and ammends the Bhutanese Citizenship Act 1985--gives the officers of the Department of Immigration police and persecution powers.
Agreement signed with India giving India a greater voice in Bhutan foreign and defense policies.
2008:
Bombings on Bhutan by armed Lhotshampa groups
First constitution of Bhutan creates a bicameral parliamentary democratic framework to safeguard human rights, while enshrining the institution of the monarchy, Drukpa Lineage Buddhism, and traditional Ngalop Bhutanese culture.
2009:
"Huanglongbing virus decimates Bhutan's orange crop, an important export for the kingdom."
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Bhutan and causes much damage and several fatalities.
2010:
The Tobacco Control Act is enacted--bans sale and possession of Tobacco.
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Thimphu, Bhutan
(capital city)
(capital city)