Bhutan

SHORT INFORMATION

Education in Bhutan

Bhutan's recently achieved its long time goal of Universal Primary Education. The gross enrolment rate in primary education was 106% in 2007. There is near gender equality (93%).

SHORT INFORMATION

Climate of Bhutan

Bhutan's climate is as varied as its altitudes and, like most of Asia, is affected by monsoons. Western Bhutan is particularly affected by monsoons that bring between 60 and 90 percent of the region's rainfall.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Nonalcoholic Drinks in Bhutan

Indian style sweet milky tea (ngad-ja) is widely available and may be served in a pot.