Bhutan

Country Bhutan
Capital Thimphu
Continent Asia(South Asia)
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum(BTN)
Languages Dzongkha

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In 1865, Britain and Bhutan signed the Treaty of Sinchulu, under which Bhutan would receive an annual subsidy in exchange for ceding some border land to British India. Under British influence, a monarchy was set up in 1907; three years later, a treaty was signed whereby the British agreed not to interfere in Bhutanese internal affairs and Bhutan allowed Britain to direct its foreign affairs. This role was assumed by independent India after 1947. Two years later, a formal Indo-Bhutanese accord returned the areas of Bhutan annexed by the British, formalized the annual subsidies the country received, and defined India's responsibilities in defense and foreign relations. A refugee issue of over 100,000 Bhutanese in Nepal remains unresolved; 90% of the refugees are housed in seven United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) camps. In March 2005, King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK unveiled the government's draft constitution - which would introduce major democratic reforms - and pledged to hold a national referendum for its approval. In December 2006, the King abdicated the throne to his son, Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK, in order to give him experience as head of state before the democratic transition. In early 2007, India and Bhutan renegotiated their treaty to allow Bhutan greater autonomy in conducting its foreign policy, although Thimphu continues to coordinate policy decisions in this area with New Delhi. In July 2007, seven ministers of Bhutan's ten-member cabinet resigned to join the political process, and the cabinet acted as a caretaker regime until democratic elections for seats to the country's first parliament were completed in March 2008. The king ratified the country's first constitution in July 2008.

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Bhutan - Wikipedia
Bhutan - CIA World Fact Book
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Purnima scores four as Nepal defeat Bhutan in SAFF U20 Championship - The Kathmandu PostPurnima scores four as Nepal defeat Bhutan in SAFF U20 Championship  The Kathmandu Post

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Purnima Rai’s four goals inspire Nepal to crush Bhutan 6–1 in SAFF U-20 championship - myRepublicaPurnima Rai’s four goals inspire Nepal to crush Bhutan 6–1 in SAFF U-20 championship  myRepublica

Bhutan partners with Binance Pay to cement crypto-enabled travel - GlobetrenderBhutan partners with Binance Pay to cement crypto-enabled travel  Globetrender

India and Bhutan hold 6th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) Meeting in Thimphu, Bhutan, on 24th-25th April 2025 - PIBIndia and Bhutan hold 6th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) Meeting in Thimphu, Bhutan, on 24th-25th April 2025  PIB

Bhutan government moves over $23 million in BTC to Binance deposit address amid new bitcoin all-time high: Arkham - The BlockBhutan government moves over $23 million in BTC to Binance deposit address amid new bitcoin all-time high: Arkham  The Block

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Bhutan Quietly Transfers $50 Million in Bitcoin Amid Rising Crypto Market - CoinfomaniaBhutan Quietly Transfers $50 Million in Bitcoin Amid Rising Crypto Market  Coinfomania

SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship: Full squads of all teams - SportstarSAFF U-20 Women’s Championship: Full squads of all teams  Sportstar

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Army Chief embarks on four-day visit to Bhutan - The HinduArmy Chief embarks on four-day visit to Bhutan  The Hindu

Bhutan Moves $23.7M in BTC to Binance, Signals Treasury Plan - CoinfomaniaBhutan Moves $23.7M in BTC to Binance, Signals Treasury Plan  Coinfomania

Bhutan’s Crypto-enabled Tourism Expands with Binance Pay, 1,000 Vendors Onboarded: Everything You Need to Know About it - Travel And Tour WorldBhutan’s Crypto-enabled Tourism Expands with Binance Pay, 1,000 Vendors Onboarded: Everything You Need to Know About it  Travel And Tour World

Bhutan’s Bitcoin Strategy: A Sustainable Approach to Digital Finance - OneSafeBhutan’s Bitcoin Strategy: A Sustainable Approach to Digital Finance  OneSafe

In Bhutan, yaks are in danger in the land of happiness - Le Monde.frIn Bhutan, yaks are in danger in the land of happiness  Le Monde.fr

Now, US Aligns with Japan, Spain, New Zealand, and Bhutan in Increasing Fees for International Visitors — Will This Help Preserve Nature, New Update You Need to Know - tourguidence.comNow, US Aligns with Japan, Spain, New Zealand, and Bhutan in Increasing Fees for International Visitors — Will This Help Preserve Nature, New Update You Need to Know  tourguidence.com

Now, Indian Tourists Shifting Focus to Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Bhutan for Summer 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldNow, Indian Tourists Shifting Focus to Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Bhutan for Summer 2025  Travel And Tour World

Is the Bhutan government selling Bitcoin as price settles at a new ATH? - CryptopolitanIs the Bhutan government selling Bitcoin as price settles at a new ATH?  Cryptopolitan

Bhutan Government Moves $23.73M Bitcoin to Binance Again – Timing the Market? - CryptonewsBhutan Government Moves $23.73M Bitcoin to Binance Again – Timing the Market?  Cryptonews

SAFF U-20 Women Championship: Nepal win opening match against Bhutan by 6-1 - The Rising NepalSAFF U-20 Women Championship: Nepal win opening match against Bhutan by 6-1  The Rising Nepal

Transboundary elephant raids: Farmers in Bhutan leave croplands fallow - The HinduTransboundary elephant raids: Farmers in Bhutan leave croplands fallow  The Hindu

$4.3B Bitcoin Options Expiry Flashes Caution Amid ATH, Bhutan Offloads Another 100 BTC - Coinspeaker$4.3B Bitcoin Options Expiry Flashes Caution Amid ATH, Bhutan Offloads Another 100 BTC  Coinspeaker

Bhutan travel by your own car: Are new rules exploiting tourists? - Team-BHPBhutan travel by your own car: Are new rules exploiting tourists?  Team-BHP

CA asks Bhutan to utilise Bangladesh's infrastructural facilities - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)CA asks Bhutan to utilise Bangladesh's infrastructural facilities  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

1,000+ Merchants in Bhutan Accept Crypto—Here’s Why That Matters - CCN.com1,000+ Merchants in Bhutan Accept Crypto—Here’s Why That Matters  CCN.com

Qualifiers - Group A: Bhutan 3-2 Singapore - AFC websiteQualifiers - Group A: Bhutan 3-2 Singapore  AFC website

Bhutan’s $1.3B Bitcoin Trove Stirs as 213 BTC Hits Binance Wallet - Bitcoin.com NewsBhutan’s $1.3B Bitcoin Trove Stirs as 213 BTC Hits Binance Wallet  Bitcoin.com News

Donald Trump to ban people from Bhutan, touted as one of the happiest countries in the world, from enterin - The Economic TimesDonald Trump to ban people from Bhutan, touted as one of the happiest countries in the world, from enterin  The Economic Times

Bhutan welcomes the use of cryptocurrency in travel via Binance Pay - Travel Daily MediaBhutan welcomes the use of cryptocurrency in travel via Binance Pay  Travel Daily Media

Indian Tourists Are Skipping Europe For Sri Lanka, Vietnam, And Bhutan : Here’s Why - Travel And Tour WorldIndian Tourists Are Skipping Europe For Sri Lanka, Vietnam, And Bhutan : Here’s Why  Travel And Tour World

SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship: Nepal defeats Bhutan 6-1 - KhabarhubSAFF U-20 Women’s Championship: Nepal defeats Bhutan 6-1  Khabarhub

Bhutan Transfers 212.31 BTC Worth $23.61 Million to Binance - AInvestBhutan Transfers 212.31 BTC Worth $23.61 Million to Binance  AInvest

Bhutan initiated its second Joint External Evaluation (JEE) of the International Health Regulations core capacities on 16th June 2025 - World Health Organization (WHO)Bhutan initiated its second Joint External Evaluation (JEE) of the International Health Regulations core capacities on 16th June 2025  World Health Organization (WHO)

Another Big Bitcoin Deposit: Bhutan Transfers 100.215 BTC to Binance Amid the Crypto Market Spike - BlockchainReporterAnother Big Bitcoin Deposit: Bhutan Transfers 100.215 BTC to Binance Amid the Crypto Market Spike  BlockchainReporter

Bhutan turns to digital asset payments amid internet issues - CoinGeekBhutan turns to digital asset payments amid internet issues  CoinGeek

H.E. Sangay Dorji’s Vision for Global Buddhadharma: Bhutan Steers Buddhism Toward the Future - Buddhistdoor GlobalH.E. Sangay Dorji’s Vision for Global Buddhadharma: Bhutan Steers Buddhism Toward the Future  Buddhistdoor Global

Request for Proposals: National SLCP Plan and Methane Roadmap in Bhutan - fundsforNGOsRequest for Proposals: National SLCP Plan and Methane Roadmap in Bhutan  fundsforNGOs

Bhutanese King Visits Assam’s Key Connectivity Hubs, Reinforces India-Bhutan Ties under ‘Neighbourhood First’ Policy - NewsonairBhutanese King Visits Assam’s Key Connectivity Hubs, Reinforces India-Bhutan Ties under ‘Neighbourhood First’ Policy  Newsonair

Brain drain in Bhutan: its impacts and countermeasures - SpringerOpenBrain drain in Bhutan: its impacts and countermeasures  SpringerOpen

A Remote Himalayan Kingdom Bet Big on Bitcoin Mining. So Far, It Has Paid Off. - The Wall Street JournalA Remote Himalayan Kingdom Bet Big on Bitcoin Mining. So Far, It Has Paid Off.  The Wall Street Journal

IRCTC launches 14-day Bharat-Bhutan tour from June 28. All you need to know - India TodayIRCTC launches 14-day Bharat-Bhutan tour from June 28. All you need to know  India Today

Visited Bhutan in April: Scenic routes & travel tips from a 10-day trip - Team-BHPVisited Bhutan in April: Scenic routes & travel tips from a 10-day trip  Team-BHP

Young Bhutan and the World: A Preliminary Survey of Perceptions on Foreign Policy - orfonline.orgYoung Bhutan and the World: A Preliminary Survey of Perceptions on Foreign Policy  orfonline.org

Bhutan Sells 213.5 BTC at $112,000, Maximizes Crypto Holdings Value - AInvestBhutan Sells 213.5 BTC at $112,000, Maximizes Crypto Holdings Value  AInvest

Bhutan Quietly Moves $23.7M in Bitcoin to Binance as Prices Surge to Record Levels - The Currency analyticsBhutan Quietly Moves $23.7M in Bitcoin to Binance as Prices Surge to Record Levels  The Currency analytics

Bhutan Transfers $23.73 Million in Bitcoin to Binance as Prices Surge 6.3% - AInvestBhutan Transfers $23.73 Million in Bitcoin to Binance as Prices Surge 6.3%  AInvest

Bhutan Innovation Lab launched to accelerate public sector innovation - United Nations Development ProgrammeBhutan Innovation Lab launched to accelerate public sector innovation  United Nations Development Programme

BHU anaesthesiologist Dr Dubey felicitated at Bharat-Bhutan Friendship Summit - Times of IndiaBHU anaesthesiologist Dr Dubey felicitated at Bharat-Bhutan Friendship Summit  Times of India

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi begins 4-day visit to Bhutan - Hindustan TimesArmy Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi begins 4-day visit to Bhutan  Hindustan Times

India, Bhutan enjoy exemplary ties of friendship, cooperation: Ministry of External Affairs - The HinduIndia, Bhutan enjoy exemplary ties of friendship, cooperation: Ministry of External Affairs  The Hindu

Bhutan Deposits $23.6M in Bitcoin to Binance Amid BTC All-Time High Surge - CryptoRankBhutan Deposits $23.6M in Bitcoin to Binance Amid BTC All-Time High Surge  CryptoRank

Bhutan Expands EdTech Innovation for Children Nationwide After Successful Pilot - UnicefBhutan Expands EdTech Innovation for Children Nationwide After Successful Pilot  Unicef

Assam (India) to Bhutan train coming soon: 10 things to know - Times of IndiaAssam (India) to Bhutan train coming soon: 10 things to know  Times of India

Exposure Visit Programme for Bhutan Farmers and Students of Bangladesh Organized - Indian Council Of Agricultural ResearchExposure Visit Programme for Bhutan Farmers and Students of Bangladesh Organized  Indian Council Of Agricultural Research

Bhutan King Leads Prayer for Air India Crash Victims at Tashichodzong - Deccan HeraldBhutan King Leads Prayer for Air India Crash Victims at Tashichodzong  Deccan Herald

Bhutan’s vision takes center stage at ESG meets Blockchain Summit - Kuensel OnlineBhutan’s vision takes center stage at ESG meets Blockchain Summit  Kuensel Online

Bhutan Moves 213 Bitcoin Units to Binance, Big Selloff Incoming? - CoinspeakerBhutan Moves 213 Bitcoin Units to Binance, Big Selloff Incoming?  Coinspeaker

Why Bhutan Went All-In on Crypto for Its Tourism Sector - SkiftWhy Bhutan Went All-In on Crypto for Its Tourism Sector  Skift

IRCTC launches 14-day Bharat-Bhutan Mystic Mountain Tour from June 28; all key details - Times of IndiaIRCTC launches 14-day Bharat-Bhutan Mystic Mountain Tour from June 28; all key details  Times of India

Bhutan Integrates Crypto Payments to Boost Tourism by 300,000 Users Annually - AInvestBhutan Integrates Crypto Payments to Boost Tourism by 300,000 Users Annually  AInvest

Bhutan King arrives in Maha Kumbh; takes dip at sangam - The HinduBhutan King arrives in Maha Kumbh; takes dip at sangam  The Hindu

Bhutan’s MPs sharpen parliamentary communication skills - International IDEABhutan’s MPs sharpen parliamentary communication skills  International IDEA

Bhutan’s Green Cryptocurrency Mining for Economic Growth - Drishti IASBhutan’s Green Cryptocurrency Mining for Economic Growth  Drishti IAS

Will China succeed in pulling Bhutan away from India? - Deccan HeraldWill China succeed in pulling Bhutan away from India?  Deccan Herald

Thailand and Bhutan Are Teaming Up For A Tourism Revolution : Here’s What That Means For You - Travel And Tour WorldThailand and Bhutan Are Teaming Up For A Tourism Revolution : Here’s What That Means For You  Travel And Tour World

Bhutan’s health ministry, PEMA secretariat expand mental health access - Asia News NetworkBhutan’s health ministry, PEMA secretariat expand mental health access  Asia News Network

Bhutan Sells Bitcoin Smartly At $87K Average, While Germany Misses $2.67B In Profits - BlockchainReporterBhutan Sells Bitcoin Smartly At $87K Average, While Germany Misses $2.67B In Profits  BlockchainReporter

Bhutan's Race Against Time: Building Resilience in the Land of the Thunder Dragon - blogs.worldbank.orgBhutan's Race Against Time: Building Resilience in the Land of the Thunder Dragon  blogs.worldbank.org

Assam and Bhutan Join Forces to Boost Himalayan Tourism: Discover the Untapped Gems of Eastern Bhutan! - Travel And Tour WorldAssam and Bhutan Join Forces to Boost Himalayan Tourism: Discover the Untapped Gems of Eastern Bhutan!  Travel And Tour World

Infrastructure for Integration: India–Bhutan Connectivity in the Next Decade - CSEP IndiaInfrastructure for Integration: India–Bhutan Connectivity in the Next Decade  CSEP India

UN Experts Find Bhutan Illegally Holding Political Prisoners - Human Rights WatchUN Experts Find Bhutan Illegally Holding Political Prisoners  Human Rights Watch

Why China is eating its tiny neighbor, Bhutan - Big ThinkWhy China is eating its tiny neighbor, Bhutan  Big Think

I attended a fascinating festival in Bhutan and understood why it is one of the happiest countries in the world - Vogue IndiaI attended a fascinating festival in Bhutan and understood why it is one of the happiest countries in the world  Vogue India

TCS Inks Deal with Bank of Bhutan to Modernize Digital Core, Enhance Customer Experience - Tata Consultancy ServicesTCS Inks Deal with Bank of Bhutan to Modernize Digital Core, Enhance Customer Experience  Tata Consultancy Services

Singapore vs Iran LIVE Streaming info — When, where to watch SGP v IRN AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers? - SportstarSingapore vs Iran LIVE Streaming info — When, where to watch SGP v IRN AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers?  Sportstar

Bhutan’s 2024 food safety surveillance reveals persistent risks - Kuensel OnlineBhutan’s 2024 food safety surveillance reveals persistent risks  Kuensel Online

Bhutan’s Vision For Economic Growth: How Crypto Tourism Is Poised To Shape The Future Of The Economy - Travel And Tour WorldBhutan’s Vision For Economic Growth: How Crypto Tourism Is Poised To Shape The Future Of The Economy  Travel And Tour World

Bhutan’s Tourism Revolution: The Role Of Crypto Payments In Economic Growth - Travel And Tour WorldBhutan’s Tourism Revolution: The Role Of Crypto Payments In Economic Growth  Travel And Tour World

Bhutan secures $20M from Least Developed Countries Fund for a new urban resilience project - Home | GEFBhutan secures $20M from Least Developed Countries Fund for a new urban resilience project  Home | GEF

Nepal make auspicious start in SAFF Women's U-20 Championship - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)Nepal make auspicious start in SAFF Women's U-20 Championship  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

Project report on Assam-Bhutan railway line submitted - The HinduProject report on Assam-Bhutan railway line submitted  The Hindu

Metaplanet Overtakes Government of Bhutan In Bitcoin Holdings - The Market PeriodicalMetaplanet Overtakes Government of Bhutan In Bitcoin Holdings  The Market Periodical

AFC Women’s Football: Nepal beat Bhutan 6-1 - Insurance KhabarAFC Women’s Football: Nepal beat Bhutan 6-1  Insurance Khabar

Bhutan and Assam look to promote cross-border tourism with focus on Himalayas - CNBC TV18Bhutan and Assam look to promote cross-border tourism with focus on Himalayas  CNBC TV18

How Bhutan plans to boost its local economy with crypto tourism - CointelegraphHow Bhutan plans to boost its local economy with crypto tourism  Cointelegraph

Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay concludes official visit to India - DD NewsBhutan PM Tshering Tobgay concludes official visit to India  DD News

History Today: How Bhutan became the first country to go tobacco-free - FirstpostHistory Today: How Bhutan became the first country to go tobacco-free  Firstpost

Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness Index to be Implemented in Brazil - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineBhutan’s Gross National Happiness Index to be Implemented in Brazil  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Can Bitcoin save Bhutan’s struggling economy? - Al JazeeraCan Bitcoin save Bhutan’s struggling economy?  Al Jazeera

Government of Bhutan deposits 214 BTC into Binance…Transfers for two consecutive weeks - bloomingbitGovernment of Bhutan deposits 214 BTC into Binance…Transfers for two consecutive weeks  bloomingbit