Population: 2,049,412 (July 2001 est.)

Languages: Dzongkha (official), Bhotes speak various Tibetan dialects, Nepalese speak various Nepalese dialects

Background: Under British influence a monarchy was set up in 1907; three years later a treaty was signed whereby the country became a British protectorate. Independence was attained in 1949, with India subsequently guiding foreign relations and supplying aid. A...

Currency: ngultrum (BTN, No information), Indian Rupee (INR, INR (Rs49.29 = US$1))

Data from CIA World Factbook. Click on CIA link for more. Click on map or flag for larger images.