How long has Bhutans independence lasted?
for centuries
Was it ever colonized?
no
What is it officially called?
Kingdom of Bhutan
Is it an island?
no
Where is it located?
South Asia
Is it a state or country?
country
What borders it on the North?
Tibet Autonomous Region
South?
India
What is the capital city?
Thimphu
Where does it rank in city size?
it is the largest city
Where is it situated?
Eastern Himalayas
What is their identity based on?
Buddhism
Who is the religious leader?
Zhabdrung Rinpoche
Have they ever had a civil war?
yes
When?
19th century
What happened after?
the House of Wangchuck reunited the country and established relations with the British Empire
Did the make a partnership with anyone?
India
What type of partnership was it?
strategic
When did they do this?
during the rise of Chinese communism
Has it ever transitioned its monarchy?
yes