Ready to explore Bhutan through brainpower?
This week’s trivia journey takes you through ancient fortresses, breathtaking valleys, and royal traditions of the Himalayan kingdom. See how many of these 21 Bhutan-related questions you can answer!
This week’s trivia journey takes you through ancient fortresses, breathtaking valleys, and royal traditions of the Himalayan kingdom. See how many of these 21 Bhutan-related questions you can answer!
📍 21 Questions to Challenge Your Knowledge of Bhutan
1. What is the capital city of Bhutan?
Thimphu
2. Which animal is considered the national symbol of Bhutan?
The Takin
3. What is the name of Bhutan’s famous fortress-monastery in Paro?
Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest)
💡 Did You Know? Bhutanese architecture avoids nails and instead uses intricate wood joinery techniques passed down through generations.
4. Which religion is predominantly practiced in Bhutan?
Vajrayana Buddhism
5. What does the term “Druk Yul” mean in Bhutanese?
Land of the Thunder Dragon
6. Bhutan shares borders with which two countries?
India and China
7. Which Bhutanese king introduced Gross National Happiness?
King Jigme Singye Wangchuck
8. What is the official language of Bhutan?
Dzongkha
9. In which year did Bhutan become a constitutional monarchy?
2008
10. What is the traditional dress of Bhutanese men called?
Gho
💡 Did You Know? Bhutan was the last country in the world to introduce television — only in 1999.
11. What is the name of Bhutan’s national sport?
Archery
12. Which sacred dance festival is widely celebrated in Bhutan?
Tshechu
13. What currency is used in Bhutan?
Ngultrum
14. Which international organization did Bhutan join in 1971?
United Nations
15. What is the name of the airport in Paro?
Paro International Airport
16. Which sacred mountain in Bhutan remains unclimbed?
Gangkhar Puensum
💡 Did You Know? Bhutan has no traffic lights. Instead, police officers direct traffic with choreographed hand gestures.
17. What colors dominate Bhutan’s national flag?
Yellow and Orange
18. Which monarch abdicated in 2006?
King Jigme Singye Wangchuck
19. Which valley is called “Valley of the Cranes”?
Phobjikha Valley
20. What index does Bhutan use instead of GDP?
Gross National Happiness (GNH)
21. What global status is Bhutan known for regarding the environment?
It is carbon negative
💡 Did You Know? Bhutan is the only country in the world that absorbs more carbon than it emits — making it officially carbon negative.
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