My Bhutan

BHUTAN

Currency: the Bhutanese currency is Ngultrum. It has the same value as an Indian rupee. The most used is in paper form although people still use coins.

Economy: Bhutan's economy is one of the smallest in the world.

National Flag: The upper yellow half of the flag symbolizes the authority of the king while, the orange half symbolizes the practice of religion and the dragon symbolizes purity.

National Sport: the national sport is Archery (Dha). The bow and arrow are in many Bhutanese myths and legends. Especially images of gods holding a bow and arrows. Archery was declared the national sport in 1971 when Bhutan became part of the United Nations. Bhutan also maintains an Olympic archery team.

National Emblem: The national emblem of Bhutan is a circle that projects a double diamond thunderbolt over a lotus. There is a jewel on all sides with two dragons on the vertical sides. The thunderbolts represent the harmony between secular and religious power while the lotus symbolizes purity.

National Bird: The national bird is the raven.

National tree: The national tree is the cypress. You see them a lot especially near temples.