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Countries of the World: Bhutan

Welcome to our Countries of the World section.

In this post we will be going over some brief information on and how to pronounce Bhutan.

Bhutan is a small, land locked country on the Asian continent with a population of just under 800,000 in 2022 and has the following 2 countries across its borders:

  1. China.
  2. India.
 

You pronounce Bhutan like this: BOO-TAN.

Key information and contact details for Bhutan

Official Language: Dzongkha.

Secondary Language(s): None.

Bhutan dialling code: +975.

Bhutan currencyBhutanese ngultrum.

Bhutan Capital City: Thimphu.

Bhutan International Airport: Paro International Airport, Airport Road Paro, 12001, BhutanPhone Number: +975 8 271 403.

Emergency Services Phone Number: Police: 113. Ambulance: 112. Fire: 110.

British Embassy: British Honorary Consulate, FJ9J+5GM, Thimphu, Bhutan. Phone Number: +975 17 61 85 53.

American Embassy: There is no American Embassy in Bhutan, the closest U.S. Embassy to Bhutan is in New Delhi, India. 1,178 Miles / 1896 KM away: U.S. Embassy New Delhi, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, 110021Phone Number: 011-91-11-2419-8000.

Latest Travel Advice (British Government): https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bhutan.

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