Bhutan

Country in South Asia

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Bhutan, officially known as the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked country in the Eastern Himalayas. It is bordered by China to the north and India to the south. Nepal and Bangladesh are located in proximity to Bhutan but do not share a land border. The country has a population of over 754,000 and a territory of 38,394 square kilometers which ranks 133rd in terms of land area. Bhutan is a constitutional monarchy with Vajrayana Buddhism as the state religion.

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Over 40 countries offered assistance to India amid COVID 2nd wave: MEA At the time when India is battling with second wave of COVID-19, over 40 countries have come forward to offer assistance to the country. During a press conference in Delhi, Foreign Secretary of India,.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:17Published 2 weeks ago

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Bhutan

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