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Kingdom of Bhutan
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Bhutan
Country
Continent: Asia
Capital: Thimphu
National Language: Dzongkha
Government: Absolute monarchy (1907–2008)

Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy (2008–present)

Status in OTL: Active

The Kingdom of Bhutan is a landlocked state in South Asia located at the eastern end of the Himalayas, sandwiched between China (Tibet) and India. In 2008, Bhutan made the transition from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy and held its first general election.

Bhutan in The Two Georges

By the late 20th century, Bhutan was part of China, a British Protectorate.[1]

Bhutan in Worldwar

Bhutan remained neutral in World War II. In 1942, it was conquered by the Race's Conquest Fleet during their invasion of the Earth. It was recognized as a Race colony after the Peace of Cairo in 1944.[2]

References

  1. See The Two Georges map. The borders are a bit vague, so there's room for debate.
  2. See the Colonization map.
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