Asia Capitals Quiz
Test your knowledge of Asian countries and their capital cities.
🇧🇹 Bhutan
Capital: Thimphu
Thimphu – Bhutan’s capital in the western Himalayas.
Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan, located in the Wang Chhu valley in the western part of the country. It is the country’s main administrative and political center and is home to monasteries, government institutions, markets, and traditional Bhutanese architecture. Thimphu is also known as the only national capital without traffic lights; traffic at major intersections is directed by police officers instead.
📜 Timeline of Thimphu
1961: Thimphu becomes the capital of Bhutan.
1960s: Tashichho Dzong is reconstructed and expanded under King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, giving the complex much of its present form.
2008: Bhutan holds its first National Assembly election under its new parliamentary system and adopts its Constitution.
Today: Thimphu remains Bhutan’s political and administrative center while retaining many elements of traditional architecture and cultural life.
📊 Quick Stats
Capital Since
1961
Language
Dzongkha
Currency
Ngultrum (BTN)
Geography
Wang Chhu valley, western Bhutan
Elevation
About 2,330 m (7,644 ft)
Time Zone
Bhutan Time (BTT), UTC+6
Calling Code
+975
Driving Side
Left-hand traffic
🏛️ Iconic Landmarks
Tashichho Dzong
A historic fortress-monastery complex that houses the throne room, government offices, and part of Bhutan’s Central Monastic Body.
Buddha Dordenma
A large seated Buddha statue at Kuensel Phodrang overlooking the Thimphu valley.
National Memorial Chorten
A stupa completed in 1974 in memory of Bhutan’s third king, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
Thimphu combines Bhutan’s national institutions with residential neighborhoods, religious sites, markets, and public spaces. Traditional architectural rules remain visible across the city, while modern development continues within the Wang Chhu valley.
