Bhutan
- Region
- Asia
- Area
- 38,394 km²
- Capital
- Thimphu
- ISO
- BT
What the flag means
Yellow stands for the king’s secular authority, and orange for Buddhist teachings. The white dragon stands for the country’s name, "Druk Yul" (Land of the Dragon); its white color for loyalty and purity; and the jewels in its claws for the nation’s wealth.
Fun facts
- FlagThe flag of Bhutan shows a white dragon called “Druk” (Thunder Dragon) gripping jewels.
- GeographyThe constitution of Bhutan requires that at least 60% of the country’s land be kept as forest for all time.
- CultureBhutan is famous as a country that values not only economic wealth but also “Gross National Happiness” (GNH).
- CultureEma datshi, the national dish of Bhutan, is a fiery hot dish of chili peppers stewed in cheese.
