Which of India's neighbouring country is known as the "Land of Thunder Dragon"?

Key Points

• Bhutan is known as the "Land of Thunder Dragon".
• This name is derived from the local name "Druk Yul" which means "Land of the Thunder Dragon".
• Bhutan is a small, landlocked country in the Eastern Himalayas, bordered by China to the north and India to the south, east, and west.
• The nickname is attributed to the fierce storms that frequently roll in from the Himalayas.

Additional Information

• Bhutan is known for its unique approach to development, prioritizing Gross National Happiness (GNH) over Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
• The country is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy.
• Bhutan is famous for its monasteries, fortresses (known as dzongs), and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys.
• The capital and largest city of Bhutan is Thimphu.