Bhutan's climate varies with elevation, from subtropical in the south to temperate in the . The capital and largest city is Thimphu. 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Today, Bhutan has two decentralised universities with eleven constituent colleges spread across the kingdom. Varicolored scarves, known as rachu for women and kabney for men, are important indicators of social standing, as Bhutan has traditionally been a feudal society; in particular, red is the most common colour worn by women. Bhutan Rural Land Area Where Elevation is Below 5 Meters data was reported at 0.000 sq km in Dec 2015. The Bhutanese king was the guest of honour during celebrations of the 40th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence. According to the Swiss-based International Union for Conservation of Nature, Bhutan is viewed as a model for proactive conservation initiatives. To strengthen Bhutan's identity as an independent country, Bhutanese law requires all Bhutanese government employees to wear the national dress at work and all citizens to wear the national dress while visiting schools and other government offices, though many citizens, particularly adults, choose to wear the customary dress as formal attire. [53] Watered by snow-fed rivers, alpine valleys in this region provide pasture for livestock, tended by a sparse population of migratory shepherds. Most development projects, such as road construction, rely on contract labour from neighbouring India. Most peaks in the north are over 7,000m (23,000ft) above sea level; the highest point is 7,570-metre (24,840ft)-tall Gangkhar Puensum, which has the distinction of being the highest unclimbed mountain in the world. Apis mellifera was imported from India in 1986 for apiculture. Tibet is a land with average elevation above 4,000m. It also has no air force or army aviation corps. )[175][176][1], It is estimated that between two-thirds and three-quarters of the Bhutanese population follow Vajrayana Buddhism, which is also the state religion. [116] Starting in the 1980s, Bhutan adopted a policy of "One Nation One People" to create a unified sense of national identity. The forests of the central Bhutan mountains consist of Eastern Himalayan subalpine conifer forests in higher elevations and Eastern Himalayan broadleaf forests in lower elevations. This location's magnificent beauty is beyond description. [119] This resulted in widespread unrest and political demonstrations. Thus, 43 retired teachers who had served for the longest length of time were personally invited to Thimphu, Bhutan during the Teachers' Day celebrations in 2018, where they were honoured and individually thanked by His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. The names Lhomon Tsendenjong (Sandalwood Country), and Lhomon Khashi, or Southern Mon (country of four approaches), have been found in ancient Bhutanese and Tibetan chronicles. The industrial sector is currently in a nascent stage. It is recommended that visitors avoid any trekking or climbing until at least day 3 of their itinerary unless they are moderately fit and do not suffer from any lung related condition such as asthma. As Bhutan reopens to tourism on September 23, 2022, its daily tourist fees are increasing. The Army relies on the Eastern Air Command of the Indian Air Force for air assistance. Vajrayana Buddhism is the state religion and the Je Khenpo is the head of state religion. [26] He ordered the construction of two Buddhist temples, Bumthang in central Bhutan and at Kyichu (near Paro) in the Paro Valley. Bhutan has numerous public holidays, most of which coincide with traditional, seasonal, secular or religious festivals. Bhutan has one of the largest water reserves for hydropower in the world. Much of early Bhutanese history is unclear because most of the records were destroyed when fire ravaged the ancient capital, Punakha, in 1827. The Royal Bhutan Army is Bhutan's military service and is one of the weakest armed forces in the world, according to the Global Firepower survey. The House of Wangchuck emerged as the monarchy and pursued closer ties with the British in the subcontinent. The languages of Bhutan are still not well characterized, and several have yet to be recorded in an in-depth academic grammar. The density altitude is the altitude relative to standard atmospheric conditions at which the air density would be equal to the indicated air density at the place of observation. Its concerns were exacerbated after the annexation of Tibet by the People's Republic of China.[80]. Bhutan localities. [16][54] Most of the Duars is in India, but a 10 to 15km (6.2 to 9.3mi)-wide strip extends into Bhutan. Snowman Trek in Bhutan is one of the most beautiful treks in the whole Himalayas. The monsoon rains are usually heavy. The industrial sector accounts for 22% of the economy. Altitude Bhutan is wonderful country with diverse landscape and geographical distribution. [60], More than 770 species of bird have been recorded in Bhutan. The construction of the railway via Satali, Bharna Bari and Dalsingpara by Indian Railways will be funded by India. It did come in handy there. [131] Agrarian practices consist largely of subsistence farming and animal husbandry. During the 16th century, Ngawang Namgyal unified the valleys of Bhutan into a single state.