- Population
- 790K
- Area
- 38,394 km²
- Language
- Dzongkha
- Currency
- Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN)
- Drives on the
- Left
- Domain
- .bt
- Calling code
- +975
Why it sticks
- 1
It measures progress by 'Gross National Happiness' and is one of the few carbon-negative countries, thanks to its forests and hydropower.
- 2
Thimphu is famous for having no traffic lights; police officers direct traffic by hand.
- 3
The dragon on its flag comes from the country's own name, Druk Yul, 'Land of the Thunder Dragon'.
GeoGuessr
GeoGuessr coverage: Official coverage- Dzongkha signs in Tibetan-style script, usually with English below.
- Drives on the left on narrow, winding mountain roads.
- Whitewashed buildings with ornately painted wooden window frames, plus prayer flags everywhere.
- Private vehicles have red plates; taxis have yellow plates.
Coverage types
- GeoGuessr coverage: OfficialGoogle Street View in the official GeoGuessr maps
- GeoGuessr coverage: LimitedOnly a few cities or trekker routes
- GeoGuessr coverage: UnofficialUser photospheres only, not in official maps
- GeoGuessr coverage: NoneNo usable Street View coverage