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Bhutan quiz
Bhutan shows up in 6 quizzes: 2 Explorer photos, the Asia map, flag, capital and 4 trivia questions. Gangkhar Puensum and Tiger's Nest are among its 2 photos.
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8 questions about Bhutan only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Bhutan at a glance
| Capital | Thimphu |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Location | Southern Asia, between China and India |
| Population | 893,000 (2025 estimate), 161st of 196 |
| Area | 38,394 km², 130th of 196 |
| People per km² | 23 |
| Land borders | India (659 km), China (477 km) |
| Coastline | None, landlocked |
| Highest point | Gangkar Puensum, 7,570 m |
| Official language | Dzongkha |
| Currency | ngultrum |
| Flag colours | yellow and orange |
| Calling code | +975 |
| Terrain | Mostly mountainous with some fertile valleys and savanna |
| Climate | Varies; tropical in southern plains; cool winters and hot summers in central valleys; severe winters and cool summers in Himalayas |
| Where the name comes from | Name may derive from the Sanskrit words bhoṭa, the name for Tibet, and anta, meaning "end" -- a reference to Bhutan's location at the southernmost end of Tibet; the local Dzongkha name Druk Yul means "Land of the Dragon" |
| In our quizzes | 6 packs |
Bhutan is landlocked between India (659 km of border) and China (477 km). By area Bhutan is 130th of 196 countries, just behind Switzerland and ahead of Guinea-Bissau. Gangkar Puensum rises to 7,570 m; only 4 countries reach higher.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
2 in Explorer
The highest unclimbed mountain in the world, off-limits by Bhutanese law.
Photo: Christopher J. Fynn / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A monastery clinging to a cliff high above a Himalayan valley.
Photo: Original: Nina R from Africa Derivative work: UnpetitproleX / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
5| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country's capital is Thimphu? | Bhutan |
| What is the name of Bhutan’s own currency? | Ngultrum |
| Which country’s national language is Dzongkha? | Bhutan |
| Which country is called the Land of the Thunder Dragon? | Bhutan |
| Which country officially measures Gross National Happiness? | Bhutan |
Bhutan, question by question
Nepal is a wrong choice for Thimphu and again for Bhutan's flag. Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Maldives sit beside Bhutan in the flag round.
Trivia asks: “What is the name of Bhutan’s own currency?” The answer is Ngultrum. It also asks: “Which country’s national language is Dzongkha?” (Bhutan). Explorer has 2 Bhutan photos: Gangkhar Puensum and Tiger's Nest.
Every Bhutan question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Bhutan?
The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu.
Which continent is Bhutan in?
Bhutan is in Asia.
What is the population of Bhutan?
About 893,000 (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Bhutan?
Bhutan borders India and China.
What is the highest point in Bhutan?
Gangkar Puensum, at 7,570 m.
What is the official language of Bhutan?
Dzongkha.