Flag of Bhutan
The flag of Bhutan reflects the country´s name in the local language (Druk Yul), which means "country of the thunder dragon". This name is linked to the Buddhist monastery Druk, which was reportedly founded in the country in the 13th century. The diagonal divides the flag into yellow and orange part. Yellow color refers to the secular side of life, whereas orange indicates the strength of the Buddhist religion in the country. White dragon stands for purity and the jewelry in his talons refer to the great wealth of the country. The dragon stares away from the left part of the flag and his body copies the diagonal line. The current form of the flag was adopted in 1960, however is has been used since the 19th century in a slightly modified form.
Country information
| Sovereign State | Yes |
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| Country codes | BT, BTN (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Kingdom of Bhutan |
| Capital city | Thimphu |
| Continent | Asia |
| Member of | United Nations |
| Population | 741 672 (2019) |
| Total area | 38 394 km2 |
| Highest point | Gangkhar Puensum (7 570 m, 24 836 ft) |
| Lowest point | Drangme Chhu (97 m, 318 ft) |
| GDP per capita | $ 3 243 (World Bank, 2018) |
| Currency | Bhutanese ngultrum (Nu., BTN) |
| Calling code | +975 |
| Internet TLD | .bt |
