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Flag of Bhutan

Flag of Bhutan
Adopted:
The Flag of Bhutan was adopted in 1969.
Proportion:
2:3
Design:
The upper triangle is yellow and the lower triangle is orange; centered along the dividing line is a large black and white dragon facing away from the hoist side;
Description:
divided diagonally from the lower hoist-side corner; the upper triangle is yellow and the lower triangle is orange; centered along the dividing line is a large black and white dragon facing away from the hoist side; the dragon, called the Druk (Thunder Dragon), is the emblem of the nation; its white color stands for purity and the jewels in its claws symbolize wealth; the background colors represent spiritual and secular powers within Bhutan: the orange is associated with Buddhism, while the yellow denotes the ruling dynasty

About Bhutan

The Bhutanese flag is the flag of the country named Bhutan, officially the The Kingdom of Bhutan, is a country in Asia, with an area of 38,394 square kilometers and a population of around 754,388. Its gdp is $2,446.67 Millions(2018). The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu, and the official currency is Bhutanese ngultrum(BTN).

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