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Fun facts about Bhutan through the eyes of a local


1. The size and population of Bhutan
Bhutan, also known as the Land of Thunder Dragon is 38,394 sq kms, roughly about the size of Switzerland, and has a population of 771, 172, not even a million.
2. Bhutan is a constitutional monarchy
The current Monarch of Bhutan, 5th Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and his queen consort Ashi Jetsun Pema Wangchuck are often compared by the media to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge William and Catherine.
3. Gross National Happiness (GNH)

It is a holistic development approach which values peoples wellbeing and happiness over gross domestic product, gdp.
4. Chilies as main dish
chilies are part of every bhutanese dish, even kids get trained to eat chilies from a young age.
5. Chewing Doma ( Betel Nut)
Doma or Betel nut is an essential part of Bhutanese life and culture, it consists of a betel nut, betel leaf and a dash of lime.
6. National dress of Bhutan
National dress for women- Kira, an ankle length dress worn with a short jacket called tego and inner blouse called wonju.
National dress for men- Gho, a knee length robe tied at the waist with a cloth belt.
7. Phallus to ward off evil
Phallus paintings and carvings are believed by the locals to ward off evil so they are often painted on new houses or wooden carvings are hung from the eves of the roofs.
8. No Surnames
Common Bhutanese people does not have surnames, we are named after saints and mythical gods by a monk at a temple.
9. Matriarchal society
In the past Bhutan was a matriarchal society, women inherited more wealth than their brothers. Also when a men and women gets married, often the men goes to live with the women and her family. today most families are nuclear families.
In certain parts of Bhutan polygamy was also practiced in the past, and both MEN AND WOMEN were allowed to have multiple partners at the same time but it has been discontinued today.
10. World's most dangerous airport
Paro International airpot in Bhutan is considered one of the most dangerous airports for takeoff and landing.
11. No traffic light
Bhutan is the only country in the world with no traffic lights in its capital city. instead we have a traffic police with graceful hand movements.
12. Free health and education for all citizens
All Bhutanese citizens are provided free health and education. English is the official language and all subjects are taught in english other than the national language Dzongkha.
13. thirteen is a lucky number in Bhutan
Bhutanese believe 13 to be a lucky number :)


i made this video because of my personal experience, whenever i meet someone new i often get asked about my ethnicity and when i tell them i am Bhutanese, most people have never heard of Bhutan or dont know anything about it.


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