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Thimphu is the capital of:

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Answer: Option C — Bhutan

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Thimphu is the capital and the largest city of Bhutan.

About Thimphu:

  • It is located in the western part of Bhutan, in the valley of the Wang Chhu (Raidak river), at a height of about 2,300 metres.
  • It became the capital of Bhutan in 1955 (replacing the old winter capital, Punakha), and it was officially declared the capital in 1961.
  • It is one of the few capital cities in the world without traffic lights; police officers direct traffic at the main crossing by hand.
  • It has a population of about 1.1 lakh.

Important places in Thimphu:

  • Tashichho Dzong: a large fortress-monastery that houses the throne room and office of the King, government ministries and the central monastic body.
  • Buddha Dordenma: a giant bronze statue of the Buddha (about 51 metres high), overlooking the valley; one of the largest Buddha statues in the world.
  • National Memorial Chorten: built in 1974 in memory of the third King.
  • Changangkha Lhakhang: a 12th-century temple.
  • Motithang Takin Preserve: home to the takin, the national animal of Bhutan.
  • National Library, the National Institute for Zorig Chusum (traditional arts and crafts), and the weekend market.
  • Dechencholing Palace: the official residence of the King.

India in Thimphu:

  • The SAARC Development Fund is headquartered in Thimphu.
  • India has an embassy in Thimphu.
  • The Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) assists the Royal Bhutan Army.

Capitals of other Himalayan countries and regions:

  • Nepal: Kathmandu.
  • Sikkim (India): Gangtok.
  • Tibet Autonomous Region (China): Lhasa.
  • Ladakh (India): Leh.
  • Arunachal Pradesh (India): Itanagar.

Other facts about Bhutan:

  • It has 20 districts, called "dzongkhags".
  • Its national animal is the takin, its national bird is the raven, and its national flower is the blue poppy.
  • Its national day is 17 December.

Why not the other options?

  • ✗Nepal's capital is Kathmandu.
  • ✗Sikkim's capital is Gangtok.
  • ✗Tibet's capital is Lhasa.

Quick tip

Remember: Thimphu = capital of Bhutan (capital since 1955-61; no traffic lights; Tashichho Dzong; Buddha Dordenma); Nepal = Kathmandu; Sikkim = Gangtok; Tibet = Lhasa; Bhutan national animal = takin.

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