|RNature and climate:|N Situated on the south slopes of Himalaya mountains between India and China. Glaciercovered peaks in the north reaching more than 7 000 m.a.s.l. and valleys and plains with primeval forests in the south.
Percipitation 1000 mm.
Average temperature between 0 and +10°C in January and between + 15°C and 25°C in July.
|RPeople:|N Ethnic mix with big minorities of Tibetanians and Nepalese.
Economy: Timber, fruits and cardemon main export goods. In the lower parts rice, fruits and vegetables are grown.
The northern parts give pasturage for yaks, sheep and other cattle.
Great incomes from stamp issuing and tourism.
Many minerals. Coal and copper most important.
|RHistory:|N Under Tibetan rule from the 16th century.
In 1774 Bhutan made an agreement with the British East Indian Company that gave some revenues. During violations in the 19th century British troops periodically occupied the area.
Monarchy since 1907, Bhutan became a British protectorate by e treaty 1910. This treaty was transformed to India in 1949 at the Indian independence. Bhutan and India also form a monetary union.
Constitutional monarchy since 1969. Member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
