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Geography of Bhutan |
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Bhutan is a landlocked country. It is about
47,000 kilometers - roughly the size of
Switzerland. It is located between Tibet in the
north, Indian states of West Bengal and Assam in
the south, and Arunachal Pradesh in the east.
Bhutan has three major land regions. The Great
Himalayan region in the north rises more than
4300 m (14,000 ft) along the Tibetan border.
This area is uninhabited except for a few
scattered settlements in the high valleys. The
Great Himalayas radiate southward into central
Bhutan, creating the Middle Himalayan zone. |
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Climate Of Bhutan
Bhutan enjoys four seasons each having its
advantages and disadvantages to the visitor. The
southern plains close to the Indian border are
warmer and more tropical than higher central
valleys. Spring is perhaps the most beautiful
time of the year when the fierce cold that
characterizes the winter months tends to subside
towards the end of February with beautiful
Rhododendron blooming with spectacular flaming
red, pink and white colors. Summer months in the
southern region are generally hot whereas in
other parts of the country it is warm and
pleasant with average maximum temperatures not
exceeding 30 degrees Celsius and the minimum at
around 10-15 degrees Celsius. The annual monsoon
from the Bay of Bengal is also experienced
around the country between June and September. |
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History
Of Bhutan
Till well into the 17th Century, Bhutan was
split up into small independent principalities.
After the arrival of Buddhism, during the
seventh century, the various Buddhist schools
began sharing the power in the country with the
old aristocratic families.
The cleric Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel united the
independent principalities into one state. After
his death the theocracy disintegrated and the
provincial lords fought to gain control over the
central power. Only the establishment of the
monarchy in 1907 brought peace again. Today the
fourth King of Bhutan is leading his country
into modern times. |
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