Asia
Bhutan Flag
Orange represents Buddhist spiritual power, red symbolises temporal power. The white dragon (Druk) holding jewels represents the country's name — Druk Yul, 'Land of the Thunder Dragon'.
Capital
Thimphu
Continent
Asia
Population
780 thousand
Flag symbolism
Orange represents Buddhist spiritual power, red symbolises temporal power. The white dragon (Druk) holding jewels represents the country's name — Druk Yul, 'Land of the Thunder Dragon'.
Did you know?
Bhutan is the only country in the world that measures its success using 'Gross National Happiness' instead of GDP.