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What is the capital of Bhutan, a mountain nation between China and India?
Answer
Thimphu
Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan and one of the world's highest capital cities at approximately 2,320 meters elevation. Located in the Thimphu Valley, it became the capital in 1961, replacing the ancient capital Punakha. Thimphu is notable for its emphasis on Gross National Happiness rather than GDP, its minimal air pollution, and its ban on tobacco sales.
💡 Did you know?
Thimphu is one of only two world capitals with no traffic lights; traffic is directed by police.
Other options people guess
- Paro
- Punakha
- Phuntsholing
Topics
- Capitals
- Asia
- Bhutan
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