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Thimphu
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Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan. It was officially declared the capital in 1961, after being selected as the site in 1952.
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Area (sq km) Founding Year Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) Cross-Tradition Connections
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Thimphu is Bhutan's capital.
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Thimphu is Bhutan's capital.
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1. Thimphu (Wikipedia)
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Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan.
1. Thimphu (Wikipedia)
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114,551
1. Thimphu (Wikipedia)
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2017
1. Thimphu (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationInfobox coordinatesQuote, Infobox coordinates
27.47222 N, 89.63611 E
1. Thimphu (Wikipedia)
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26.1 km2
1. Thimphu (Wikipedia)
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2,320 m
1. Thimphu (Wikipedia)
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1961
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