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Historical regions of Bhutan governed by aristocrats
Paro Punakha Thimphu Trongsa Wangdue Phodrang The Provinces of Bhutan were historical regions of Bhutan headed by penlops and dzongpens (both translated
Provinces_of_Bhutan
Historical Province of Bhutan
Wylie: krong-gsar) was one of the nine historical Provinces of Bhutan. Trongsa Province occupied lands in central Bhutan corresponding somewhat to modern
Trongsa_Province
Historical Province of Bhutan
kur-smad; "Lower Kur") was one of the nine historical Provinces of Bhutan. Kurmaed Province occupied lands in southeastern Bhutan. It was administered jointly
Kurmaed_Province
Historical Province of Bhutan
Wylie: bum-thang) was one of the nine historical Provinces of Bhutan. Bumthang Province occupied lands in north-central Bhutan. It was administered from
Bumthang_Province
Historical Province of Bhutan
kur-stod; "Upper Kur") was one of the nine historical Provinces of Bhutan. Kurtoed Province occupied lands in northeastern Bhutan. It was administered together
Kurtoed_Province
Historical Province of Bhutan
སྤ་རོ་; Wylie: spa-ro) was one of the nine historical Provinces of Bhutan. Paro Province occupied lands in western Bhutan, corresponding approximately to
Paro_Province
Historical Province of Bhutan
Wylie: krong-gsar) was one of the nine historical Provinces of Bhutan. Thimphu Province occupied lands in western Bhutan, corresponding approximately
Thimphu_Province
Historical Province of Bhutan
was one of the nine historical Provinces of Bhutan. Daga Province occupied lands in west-central Bhutan. It was administered from the town of Daga. The
Daga_Province
Small kingdom in Bhutan from c. 7th to 17th century
consolidation, the Bumthang Kingdom became Bumthang Province, one of the nine Provinces of Bhutan. The region was roughly analogous to modern-day Bumthang District
Kingdom_of_Bumthang
Country in South Asia
of Bhutan Mammals of Bhutan Glaciers of Bhutan Lakes of Bhutan Mountains of Bhutan Rivers of Bhutan Valleys of Bhutan World Heritage Sites in Bhutan:
Outline_of_Bhutan
Bhutanese royal title
there were Penlops for each of the nine provinces of Bhutan, but they were consolidated under the control of the 12th Penlop of Trongsa Ugyen Wangchuck when
Penlop_of_Trongsa
Historical Province of Bhutan
Wylie: spu-na-kha) was one of the nine historical Provinces of Bhutan. Punakha Province occupied lands in western Bhutan, corresponding roughly to modern
Punakha_Province
dbang-'dus pho-brang) was one of the nine historical Provinces of Bhutan. Wangdue Phodrang Province occupied lands in central Bhutan, corresponding roughly to
Wangdue_Phodrang_Province
into 34 provinces comprising 24 Latin, 8 Syro-Malabar and 2 Syro-Malankara provinces. Metropolitan Archdiocese of Agra Diocese of Ajmer Diocese of Allahabad
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Administrative and judicial district of Bhutan
The Kingdom of Bhutan is divided into 20 districts (Dzongkha: dzongkhags). Bhutan is located between the Tibet Autonomous Region of China and India on
Districts_of_Bhutan
Dzong/Palace in West Bengal, India
Bhutan House is an estate located in Kalimpong, West Bengal, India, owned by the Dorji family of Bhutan. The site is the traditional administrative Dzong
Bhutan_House
Bhutan's early history is steeped in mythology and remains obscure. Some of the structures provide evidence that the region has been settled as early
History_of_Bhutan
Bhutan was founded and unified as a country by Ngawang Namgyal, 1st Zhabdrung Rinpoche in the mid–17th century. After his death in 1651, Bhutan nominally
List_of_rulers_of_Bhutan
Bhutanese ruler; Founder of the Wangchuck dynasty
Desi Jigme Namgyal of Bhutan (Dzongkha: འཇིགས་མེད་རྣམ་རྒྱལ; Wylie: jigs med rnam rgyal, 1825–1881) is a forefather of the Wangchuck Dynasty. He served
Jigme_Namgyal_(Bhutan)
Bhutanese architecture consists of Dzong and everyday varieties. Dzongs in Bhutan were built as fortresses and have served as religious and administrative
Architecture_of_Bhutan
Bhutanese royal title
entirely subservient to the House of Wangchuck. Traditionally, Bhutan comprised nine provinces: Trongsa, Paro, Punakha, Wangdue Phodrang, Daga (also Taka
Dzongpen
1st Prime Minister of Bhutan
Tobgay, after his death, as Bhutan Agent to Kalimpong. He became the first man to hold the title Prime Minister of Bhutan (Lyonchen).[citation needed]
Jigme_Palden_Dorji
Bhutanese history timeline
List of rulers of Bhutan Worden, Robert L. (1991). "Chapter 6 – Bhutan: Arrival of Buddhism". In Savada, Andrea Matles (ed.). Nepal and Bhutan: Country
Timeline_of_Bhutanese_history
King of Bhutan from 1972 to 2006
1955) is a member of the Wangchuck dynasty who reigned as King of Bhutan from 1972 until his abdication in 2006. He is the father of the present King Jigme
Jigme_Singye_Wangchuck
Royal family of Bhutan
Wylie: Dbang-phyug Rgyal-rgyud) is the ruling family of Bhutan, having held the hereditary position of Druk Gyalpo ("Dragon King") since 1907. Prior to reunification
Wangchuck_dynasty
Bhutanese political family
The Dorji family (Dzongkha: རྡོ་རྗེ་; Wylie: Rdo-rje) of Bhutan has been a prominent and powerful political family in the kingdom since the 12th century
Dorji_family
King of Bhutan from 1907 to 1926
phyug; 11 June 1862 – 26 August 1926) was the founder and first king of Bhutan, reigning from 17 December 1907 until his death in 1926. In his lifetime
Ugyen_Wangchuck
Bhutanese Lama (1594–1651)
was a Tibetan Buddhist Drukpa Kagyu school Rinpoche, and the unifier of Bhutan as a nation-state. He was later granted the honorific title Zhabdrung
Ngawang_Namgyal
Entry for Bhutan in ISO 3166-2
codes for the names of the principal subdivisions (e.g., provinces or states) of all countries coded in ISO 3166-1. Currently for Bhutan, ISO 3166-2 codes
ISO_3166-2:BT
King of Bhutan from 1952 to 1972
2 May 1928 – 21 July 1972) was King of Bhutan from 30 March 1952 until his death in 1972. He began to open Bhutan to the outside world, began modernization
Jigme_Dorji_Wangchuck
Bhutanese royal title
governor of other provinces, or a second or third term in the same office. The heir apparent and King of Bhutan still hold the title Penlop of Trongsa
Penlop
Historical title for a civil administrative leader in Bhutan
sde-srid; also called Deb Raja) was the title of the secular (administrative) rulers of Bhutan under the dual system of government between the seventeenth and
Druk_Desi
King of Bhutan from 1926 to 1952
1952) was King of Bhutan from 26 August 1926 until his death in 1952. He pursued legal and infrastructural reform during his reign. Bhutan continued to
Jigme_Wangchuck
Prime Minister of Bhutan
King of Bhutan. Topgay Dorji lived, worked, and died at Bhutan House, the Dorji's estate in Kalimpong, India, the traditional administrative center of southern
Sonam_Topgay_Dorji
mountains up to an altitude of 2500 m. Musa sikkimensis – It is one of the highest altitude banana species and is found in Bhutan and India. Musa velutina
List_of_hardy_bananas
Species of flowering plant
dogwood, is a species of dogwood found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Kashmir, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Taiwan, and several provinces in China, including
Cornus_macrophylla
Indian act reforming state boundaries
compulsion to do so. Most of the states acceded to India, and a few to Pakistan. Bhutan, Hyderabad and Kashmir opted for independence; Bhutan remains independent
States Reorganisation Act, 1956
States_Reorganisation_Act,_1956
Overview of territories claimed by China
proclamation of the People's Republic of China. Bhutan's border with Tibet has never been officially recognized, much less demarcated. The Republic of China
Territorial_disputes_of_China
authority of the Shabdrung, a reincarnation of Ngawang Namgyal. After the death of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, Bhutan nominally followed the dual system of government
Tibetan dual system of government
Tibetan_dual_system_of_government
Bureau of Statistics. November 2023. p. XXI. "Delimitation of Parliamentary and Local Government Constituencies". Election Commission of Bhutan. Delimitation
List of administrative divisions by country
List_of_administrative_divisions_by_country
Genus of flowering plants in the orchid family Orchidaceae
delicacy in Bhutan, where it is traditionally cooked in a spicy curry or stew and called "olatshe" or "olachoto". "Cymbidium". Plants of the World Online
Cymbidium
Disputed area between China and Bhutan
has not been resolved despite several rounds of border negotiations between Bhutan and China. The area is of strategic importance to all three countries
Doklam
the centre'). City status requires a resolution of the National Assembly of Vietnam. As with provinces, they are divided into urban wards, rural communes
List_of_cities_in_Vietnam
(12 departments) Bhutan (20 districts) Botswana (10 rural districts, and 7 urban districts) Brunei (4 districts) Bulgaria (28 provinces) Burkina Faso (17
List of countries by system of government
List_of_countries_by_system_of_government
Bhutanese aristocrat and politician
member of the Dorji family of Bhutan. He was also the brother of the Queen of Bhutan, Ashi Kesang choden and uncle to the fourth king of Bhutan, King Jigme
Lhendup_Dorji
An individual's name composed of only one single name
and remains common in modern societies such as in Afghanistan, Bhutan, some parts of Indonesia (especially by older Javanese people), Myanmar, Mongolia
Mononym
Species of fungus
400 ft). found across Tibet, the Himalayan regions of India, Bhutan and Nepal, and several Chinese provinces (Qinghai, Sichuan, and Yunnan). The fungus germinates
Ophiocordyceps_sinensis
majority of nations, including all industrialised nations except the United States, advances in employee relations have seen the introduction of statutory
List of minimum annual leave by country
List_of_minimum_annual_leave_by_country
"The State of Afghan Cities Report 2015". Archived from the original on 31 October 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2015. "Angola: Provinces, Major Cities
List of towns and cities with 100,000 or more inhabitants/country: A-B
List_of_towns_and_cities_with_100,000_or_more_inhabitants/country:_A-B
Ethno-cultural region in Asia
Tibetan plateau and Bhutan and is also spoken in parts of Nepal and northern India, such as Sikkim. In general, the dialects of central Tibet (including
Tibet
1st Chief Minister of Bhutan
Trongsa and later King of Bhutan. Ugyen Dorji was instrumental in fostering friendly relations with the British after the Bhutan War (1864–1865), and providing
Ugyen_Dorji
Mountain range in Asia
elevations of 7,200 metres (23,600 feet) above sea level lie in the Himalayas. The Himalayas span five countries: Nepal, India, China, Bhutan, and Pakistan
Himalayas
Country in South Asia
and from Bhutan by the Indian state of Sikkim. Nepal has a diverse geography, including fertile plains, subalpine forested hills, and eight of the world's
Nepal
Communist party in Nepal
communist party in the provincial assemblies of Bagmati, Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces. Former prime minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal serves as coordinator
Nepali_Communist_Party
South Africa's premier domestic rugby union competition
representing either entire provinces or substantial regions within provinces. The Currie Cup dates back to 1891. The Currie Cup is one of the oldest rugby competitions
Currie_Cup
Ongoing armed conflict in South Asia
Bara Tehsil while two Lashkar-e-Islam insurgents were killed in Bhutan Sharif area of Tirah Valley. Three militants were killed in a military operation
2026_Afghanistan–Pakistan_war
Species of butterfly
lidderdalii, the Bhutan glory, is a species of swallowtail butterfly (family Papilionidae), which is found in Bhutan, parts of northeastern India and of Southeast
Bhutanitis_lidderdalii
Government system dominated by only two major political parties
Democratic Change. Bhutan has a unique, constitutionally mandated two-party system. According to Article 15 of the Constitution of Bhutan, parliamentary elections
Two-party_system
Species of plant
bamboo native to China (provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan), Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Sri Lanka, Taiwan
Bambusa_multiplex
Administrative district of Assam, India
"Map - An Actual Survey of Provinces of Bengal, Bahar & c." wikimedia.org. "While Bhutan generally enjoyed absolute possession of the eleven Bengal duars
Kokrajhar_district
Nepalese ethnic group
Helambu regions. They can also be found in Tingri County, Bhutan, and the Indian states of Sikkim and northern West Bengal (the Darjeeling and Kalimpong
Sherpa_people
Country in South Asia
southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh
India
Forests in the temperate zone
eastern Himalayas, including parts of Nepal, India, and Bhutan. The Russian Far East region is the eastern-most region of both Russia and the Asian continent
Temperate_rainforest
forests (Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan) Naga-Manipuri-Chin hills moist forests (India) Northeast India-Myanmar pine forests (India, Myanmar) Rann of Kutch
List_of_ecoregions_in_India
List of Asian ethnic groups
Istanbul Provinces, the Sea of Marmara, the Dardanelles, and the Aegean Islands, with those administered by Turkey being considered part of Asia and those
List of contemporary ethnic groups of Asia
List_of_contemporary_ethnic_groups_of_Asia
in Doklam, a territory that is claimed by both China and Bhutan. On 18 June 2017, as part of Operation Juniper, about 270 armed Indian troops with two
2010s_in_politics
Species of mammal
regions of Central Asia. Its range includes Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan and the provinces of Gansu
Large-eared_pika
Species of plant
Bhutan, India, Japan, Korea, Siberia, Taiwan, and China. The orchid has an 8–12 centimeters long elliptical underground rhizome with a diameter of 3–5
Gastrodia_elata
East Asian ethnic group
Nepal, and Bhutan. The Tibetic languages are a branch of the Tibeto-Burman language family. The traditional or mythological explanation of the Tibetan
Tibetans
Title used by a great lama; epithet of Ngawang Namgyal
of ones submit") was a title used when referring to or addressing great lamas in Tibet, particularly those who held a hereditary lineage. In Bhutan the
Zhabdrung_Rinpoche
This is a list of international airports by country. These are airports which are typically equipped with customs and immigration facilities to handle
List of international airports by country
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This is a list of aircraft registration prefixes used by civil aircraft. The 1928 prefixes have been amended and added to over the years, with the current
List of aircraft registration prefixes
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Unicameral legislature of Bhutan, pre-2007
National Assembly of Bhutan National Council of Bhutan Prime Minister of Bhutan Government of Bhutan The National Assembly of Bhutan website Information
Tshogdu
County in Tibet, China
between Sikkim and Bhutan. It shares boundaries with both India and Bhutan. It covers about 4,306 square kilometers with a population of 10,000. Its headquarters
Yadong_County
"Ranking of the 10 most populated municipalities, 1901 to 2021". Statistics Canada. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2022. "PAKISTAN: Provinces and Major
List of national capitals by population
List_of_national_capitals_by_population
Species of plant
United States west to New Mexico and Arizona. It is also found in Asia, in: Bhutan, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and southern China (Guangxi, Yunnan)
Clitoria_mariana
Legal doctrine
88 of the Constitution of Belgium states: "The King's person is inviolable; his ministers are accountable." According to the constitution of Bhutan, the
Sovereign_immunity
and lab services, among other benefits. The Royal Government of Bhutan maintains a policy of free and universal access to primary health care. As hospital
Universal health care by country
Universal_health_care_by_country
relations of Mexico (United Mexican States) are directed by the President of the United Mexican States and managed through the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs
Foreign_relations_of_Mexico
Country in South Asia
with two geographically separate provinces, East Pakistan and West Pakistan. East Pakistan seceded as the new country of Bangladesh in 1971 after a nine-month-long
Pakistan
5.6 - 15 km WNW of Punākha, Bhutan 2026". Comprehensive Catalog. U.S. Geological Survey. A Preliminary Report of June 07, 2026, Bhutan Earthquake (M: 5
List_of_earthquakes_in_2026
Species of true fox
sand fox, is a species of true fox endemic to the high Tibetan Plateau and Bhutan, China, India and Nepal up to elevations of about 5,300 m (17,400 ft)
Tibetan_fox
Story in Buddhist traditions, especially South Asian
pattern on many daily utensils. It is the best-known national folktale of Bhutan and is popular in Tibet and Mongolia: it is widely referred to in these
Four_harmonious_animals
figure is official sum of provinces, land area is official and water area is implied, excluding some of the reported 27,625 km2 of "territorial water".
List of countries and dependencies by area
List_of_countries_and_dependencies_by_area
Ancient university in Taxila
The university of ancient Taxila was a center of Sanskrit and Vedic learning (gurukula) in Taxila, South Asia, Now in present-day Punjab, Pakistan. It
University_of_ancient_Taxila
authority of the Syro-Malabar bishop is over both Syro-Malabar and Latin rite Catholics. It is to be noted that the territory of the Kingdom of Bhutan completely
Territories of Catholic dioceses in India
Territories_of_Catholic_dioceses_in_India
Emblem of a sovereign state, usually a monarchy
Swedish coronets were used. Crowns were used in the coats of arms of the historical provinces of Finland. For Finland Proper, Satakunta, Tavastia and Karelia
Crown_(heraldry)
Calendar year
party Party for Freedom in most number of seats. November 3 – A powerful Mw 6.3 earthquake shakes the provinces of Balkh and Samangan in Afghanistan, causing
2025
List of national independence days List of sovereign states by date of formation List of wars of independence Modern era National revival Timeline of national
Timeline of national independence
Timeline_of_national_independence
Species of plant
species of onions known from the Himalayas of Bhutan, Sikkim, Nepal, and the Chinese provinces of Qinghai, Sichuan and Tibet. It grows at elevations of 2200–5400
Allium_fasciculatum
International Christian communion
without formal authority in Anglican provinces outside of the Church of England. Most, but not all, member churches of the communion are the historic national
Anglican_Communion
Head of the Ministry of External Affairs
Minister of External Affairs (or simply the External Affairs Minister; Hindi: Videsh Mantri) is the head of the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government
Minister of External Affairs (India)
Minister_of_External_Affairs_(India)
the Indian subcontinent, which includes the nations of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The term also includes
South_Asian_Canadians
Genus of flowering plants
to subalpine regions of the eastern Himalayas, from Bhutan to eastern Tibet, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sichuan and Yunnan provinces of south-central China
Metashangrilaia
Geographical ranking of Asian countries
including European part, west of the Ural River. Largest landlocked country in the world. Figure excludes two provinces in Western New Guinea. Total area
List of Asian countries by area
List_of_Asian_countries_by_area
Zoroastrians, and Christians are concentrated in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, while the Muslims are concentrated in Afghanistan (99%), Bangladesh (91%)
Religion_in_South_Asia
Subgenus of fruits and plants
Rubus subgenus Idaeobatus is a subgenus of flowering plant in the rose family. Plants in this subgenus are shrubs with trifoliate leaves and flowers are
Rubus_subg._Idaeobatus
This list shows an overview of postal code notation schemes for all countries that have postal or ZIP Code systems. The Area format is used for large regions
List_of_postal_codes
capital city. List of metropolitan areas in Asia Bhutan, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Suzhou, Wuxi, Ningbo, Changzhou, Shaoxing, and urban area of Zhangjiaggang-Jiangyin
List of Asian cities by population within city limits
List_of_Asian_cities_by_population_within_city_limits
"Truly saddened by the news of passing of Queen Elizabeth II. People of Bhutan and I offer our deepest condolences. Bhutan observes the mourning with nationwide
Reactions to the death of Elizabeth II
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