Modern Bhutan

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:country
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ugyen_Wangchuck
gptkbp:architectural_style traditional Bhutanese architecture
gptkbp:area 38,394 square kilometers
gptkbp:artwork thangka painting and wood carving
gptkbp:bordered_by India, China
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Thimphu
gptkbp:climate varies from subtropical to alpine
gptkbp:communication developing infrastructure
gptkbp:cuisine handwoven textiles
Ema Datshi (chili cheese dish)
Gho for men, Kira for women
gptkbp:cultivation mainly subsistence farming
gptkbp:cultural_heritage rich in traditions and festivals
gptkbp:cultural_representation strong sense of national identity
gptkbp:driving_side left
gptkbp:economy approximately $2.5 billion
gptkbp:education free and compulsory until grade 10
gptkbp:environmental_impact vulnerable to climate change effects.
Gross National Happiness index
gptkbp:flag Druk flag with a dragon
gptkbp:flower_color gptkb:Blue_Poppy
gptkbp:government_type gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:healthcare improving but with challenges
gptkbp:historical_event Democratic transition in 2008
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Modern Bhutan
gptkbp:in-game_currency gptkb:Ngultrum
gptkbp:independence from British India in 1949
gptkbp:is_accessible_by increasing among youth
growing but still limited
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in National Day on December 17
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Jigme_Khesar_Namgyel_Wangchuck
gptkbp:major_city Thimphu, Paro, Punakha
gptkbp:market hydropower, agricultural products
machinery, petroleum products
gptkbp:music traditional folk music and dance
gptkbp:notable_event Tshechu festivals
gptkbp:official_language gptkb:Dzongkha
gptkbp:parks cover about 70% of the land area
gptkbp:population approximately 800,000
gptkbp:reader_demographic approximately 60%
gptkbp:region .bt
gptkbp:religion gptkb:temple
gptkbp:river gptkb:Brahmaputra_River
gptkbp:social_structure community-oriented society
gptkbp:species rich in flora and fauna
gptkbp:sport gptkb:sports_event
gptkbp:symbolism Druk (Thunder Dragon)
gptkbp:time_zone Bhutan Time (UTC+6)
gptkbp:tourist_attraction high value, low impact
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site gptkb:Punakha_Dzong
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:Takin
home to diverse species including snow leopards
gptkbp:youth_programs approximately 30% of total population