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Bhutan is a sovereign state. Capital: Thimphu. Form of government: constitutional monarchy. Legislature: Parliament of Bhutan. Official language(s): Dzongkha. Population: about 796,682 (2025). Area: about 38,394 km².

Official name: Bhutan
Administrative seat: Thimphu
Population: 796,682
Area: 38,394 km²
Currency: ngultrum
Continent: Asia

Official website http://www.bhutan.gov.bt

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Kingdom of Bhutan

Sovereign state

Bhutan is a sovereign state. Capital: Thimphu. Form of government: constitutional monarchy. Legislature: Parliament of Bhutan. Official language(s): Dzongkha. Population: about 796,682 (2025). Area: about 38,394 km².

Administrative seat: Thimphu
Population: 796,682
Area: 38,394 km²
Currency: ngultrum
Official language: Dzongkha
Continent: Asia
Admin code: BTN

Centre

People's Democratic Party

Party of the incumbent head of government

social liberalism, monarchism, progressivism

Founded: 2007
Current leader: Tshering Tobgay

Bhutan Peace and Prosperity Party

conservatism

Founded: 2007
Current leader: Jigme Thinley

Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

Head of state · King of Bhutan

As of: 2026-10-10
Term: Since 14 Dec 2006