The Wangchuk Dynasty of hereditary monarchs has ruled the country since 1907. King Jigme Singye Wangchuk is the fourth hereditary monarch on the throne since 1972
Location : Southeast Asia
Size/area : 18,000 square miles
Religion : Buddhism and Hinduism
Population : '600,000'
State language : Dzongkha
Second languages : Nepali and English
Neighbors : Tibet ( China ) and India
Type of Government : Hereditary monarchy, established in 1907 Constitution No written constitution or Bill of Rights Per capita Income $470 (estimated) Economy Agriculture, Hydro power and Tours.
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