GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS

Bhutan

Bhutan occupies the eastern Himalayan slopes between India and China. Steep north–south river valleys connect high mountains with the southern foothills.

Fast Facts

  • Thimphu lies in an upland valley.
  • Rivers contribute to the Brahmaputra system.
  • Elevation and monsoon exposure influence forests and hydropower potential.
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