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'''Bhutan''', officially the '''Kingdom of Bhutan''', is a landlocked country in South Asia, located in the Eastern Himalayas. It is bordered by '''China to the north''' and '''India to the south, east, and west'''. Known for its dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys, Bhutan is considered one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. | '''Bhutan''', officially the '''Kingdom of Bhutan''', is a landlocked country in South Asia, located in the Eastern Himalayas. It is bordered by '''China to the north''' and '''India to the south, east, and west'''. Known for its dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys, Bhutan is considered one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. | ||
== Etymology == | |||
The name "Bhutan" is thought to derive from the Sanskrit word Bhotanta, meaning "the end of Tibet." The Bhutanese refer to their country as Druk Yul, which means "Land of the Thunder Dragon." | |||
Revision as of 22:11, 8 May 2025
Bhutan, officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked country in South Asia, located in the Eastern Himalayas. It is bordered by China to the north and India to the south, east, and west. Known for its dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys, Bhutan is considered one of the most biodiverse regions in the world.
Etymology
The name "Bhutan" is thought to derive from the Sanskrit word Bhotanta, meaning "the end of Tibet." The Bhutanese refer to their country as Druk Yul, which means "Land of the Thunder Dragon."