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Population: 672,425
Time zone: GMT +6 hours
Currency: Ngultrum
Language: Dzongkha
Int. dialling code: +975
Religion: Buddhism
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Kitty Corrigan
Deputy Editor, Country Living
"My must-see destination is Bhutan - all the more thrilling because it's difficult to get to and there's a restriction on the number of tourists admitted each year.
"Buddhism is at the core of every aspect of life, and the king - now handing over to a democratic government - believes that gross national happiness is more important that gross domestic product. I went to escape the millennium in London and would recommend it to escape the Olympics in 2012."
Before you leave - holiday insurance
Holiday insurance when travelling to Bhutan
Illness, accidents, mishaps and misadventures can happen to even the best of us at any time, and of course usually at the most inconvenient. When you're on holiday is just such a time and nobody wants to be left stranded thousands of miles away. That's what our holiday insurance is for, to help you when you need it most and to just give peace of mind when you travel.
With our holiday insurance all under-18s go FREE, which makes us a great choice for any families travelling. Our policies are fully-flexible and we also let you choose from single trip cover or an annual policy.
We provide end supplier failure cover with scheduled airline cover. What this means is that you'll have complete protection if any part of your holiday, including your hotel and airline, goes out of business before or during your time away.
On top of this we also run a UK-based call centre along with a 24-hour emergency helpline and we'll give you a 14-day money back guarantee, so if you decide the policy isn't for you we'll give you a full refund.
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