Asia/Southern Asia
Bhutan
Thimphu
784.0K
38 394 km²
Bhutanese ngultrum, Indian rupee
Landlocked
Dzongkha
Historical Events
1000 - Spread of Buddhism
The Vajrayana school of Buddhism spread to Bhutan from the Pala Empire of Bengal.
1600 - Unification by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal
Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal unified the valleys of Bhutan and established a theocratic government.
1900 - Duar War
Bhutan ceded the Bengal Duars to British India during the Duar War.
1910 - Treaty of Punakha
The Treaty of Punakha guaranteed British advice in foreign policy in exchange for internal autonomy.
1949 - Treaty of Darjeeling
Bhutan signed a treaty with India recognizing each other's sovereignty.
1971 - UN Membership
Bhutan officially joined the United Nations.
2008 - New Constitution
The 2008 Constitution established a parliamentary government in Bhutan.