Friday, 27 September 2019

Thimphu Capital of Bhutan

Image result for ThimphuThimphu, Bhutan’s capital, occupies a valley in the country’s western interior. In addition to being the government seat, the city is known for its Buddhist sites. The massive Tashichho Dzong is a fortified monastery and government palace with gold-leaf roofs. The Memorial Chorten, a whitewashed structure with a gold spire, is a revered Buddhist shrine dedicated to Bhutan’s third king, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
Elevation: 2,334 m
Established as capital: 1955
Weather: 13 °C, Wind NE at 2 km/h, 92% Humidity
Population: 1.15 lakhs (2017) United Nations
Gewog: Chang
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