In Bhutan, in addition to the standard Buddhist festivals, there are yearly festivals celebrated with great fanfare in each district.
Officially name: The Kingdom of Bhutan
Capital: Thimphu
Official language: Dzongkha
Government: Constitutional democratic monarchy
Bhutan's climate is as varied as its altitudes and, like most of Asia, is affected by monsoons. Western Bhutan is particularly affected by monsoons that bring between 60 and 90 percent of the region's rainfall.