Bhutan

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bhutan

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Bhutan?Approximately 727,145 people
2. How big is Bhutan?38,394 square kilometers (14,824 sq mi)
3. What is the capital of Bhutan?Thimphu
4. What language do people speak in Bhutan?Dzongkha
5. What kind of government does Bhutan have?Democratic constitutional monarchy
6. What is the highest peak?Gangkhar Puensum, the world's highest unclimbed mountain (7,570 m / 24,836 ft)

Gross National Happiness (GNH): Bhutan's unique development philosophy prioritizing holistic well-being, environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and good governance.
Vajrayana Buddhism: A form of Mahayana Buddhism prevalent in Bhutan, characterized by tantric practices and esoteric teachings.
Dzongkha: The national language of Bhutan, belonging to the Tibeto-Burman language family.
Hydropower: Electricity generated from the energy of moving water, a key export for Bhutan.