Sunday, July 28, 2024

Bhutans people and Religion.


PEOPLE

There are three major ethnic groups in Bhutan: the bhutia (also called Ngalop), 

the Nepalese, and the sharchop. 

The Bhutia are the largest with common  ethnic groups and make up about half of the population.

The Bhutia are dominant in northern, central, and western Bhutan.

Dzongkha is Bhutan’s official language 

The Bhutia dominate Bhutan’s political life.





RELIGION

●The official religion in Bhutan is Buddhism.
●which is practiced by 74.7% of the population.
● The rest of the population is mainly Hindu.
●Followed by 22.6% of the Population. Hinduism is the second largest & most significant religion in Bhutan after Buddhism.
●The Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the King.

Buddhism and Hinduism are two main religions practiced in Bhutan. Bhutanese Culture and Religions in Bhutan.


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