Which country is Bhutan?

The Kingdom of Bhutan, referred to as "Bhutan", is located on the southern slope of the eastern section of the Himalayas between China and India (belonging to the southern bottom of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau). Bhutan has been a tribe of Tibet since the 8th century. In the 9th century, Bhutan became an independent tribe. In 1772, the British invaded Bhutan. In 1865, the British forced Bhutan to cede about 2,000 square kilometers of territory east of the Distai River, including Kalimpong, through the Treaty of Hinchula. The Kingdom of Bhutan was established in 1907, and Uyen Wangchuck became the hereditary king. In August 1949, India and Bhutan signed the "Permanent Treaty of Peace and Friendship", which stipulated that Bhutan's foreign relations would accept "guidance" from India. Became a member of the United Nations in 1971.

Bhutan’s topographic characteristics

Bhutan’s terrain is highly disparate. It is high in the north and low in the south. It gradually decreases from north to south and is divided into high mountainous areas in the north, valleys in the middle and hills in the south. In the plain area, except for the small Duval Plain in the south, mountains account for more than 95% of the total area. In addition, the altitude varies greatly across Bhutan. One is the Manas River in the southeastern region with the lowest altitude in the country, with an altitude of only 97 meters. The other is the northern Himalayas, where the peaks are above 6,000 to 7,000 meters above sea level. The altitude of Mount Kula Kangri reaches 7554 meters, making it the highest point in Bhutan. The glaciers of Bhutan are mainly located in the high mountain areas of northern Bhutan, accounting for 10% of the total area of ????Bhutan. These glaciers are the source of important renewable water resources in Bhutan's rivers and can bring a large amount of fresh water to the people of Bhutan every year.

What ethnic groups are there in Bhutan?

The ethnic groups in Bhutan can be divided into three major categories: Sarchopu people, the indigenous people living in eastern Bhutan; Some of them live in western Bhutan and are descendants of Tibetan immigrants in the 9th century; the Loshampa people, or the Nepalese Rochang people, immigrated to Bhutan in the late 19th century. The Loshampa people (meaning South Bhutanese) are Nepali speaking people.