Bhutan

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Festivals and Holidays in Bhutan

In Bhutan, in addition to the standard Buddhist festivals, there are yearly festivals celebrated with great fanfare in each district.

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Overview of Bhutan

Officially name: The Kingdom of Bhutan

Capital: Thimphu

Official language: Dzongkha

Government: Constitutional democratic monarchy

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Climate of Bhutan

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.