This article is part of the series: Politics of Bhutan, Subseries of the Politics series General info: Large flag of Bhutan Dimensions: 453x302 pixels Source: Image originally derived from the public domain flags of the CIA World Factbook License: originally public domain, modifications under GFDL Most of the flags have had their colours improved and many have been resized to the proper ratios. ... Overview Since 1907 the political organisation of Bhutan has been a monarchy (see List of kings of Bhutan). ... Look up Politics on Wiktionary, the free dictionary Politics (disambiguation) Democracy History of democracy List of democracy and elections-related topics List of years in politics List of politics by country articles Political corruption Political economy Political movement Political parties of the world Political party Political psychology Political sociology Political...
Jigme Singye Wangchuck, (or in a pronunciation-based Romanization Jimi Singgê Wangchu) is the King of Bhutan. ... Bhutan is an absolute monarchy with no legal political parties. ... Elections in Bhutan gives information on election and election results in Bhutan. ...
Bhutanese rulers have styled themselves as Desi Druks (see "dual system of government" under Ngawang Namgyal), maharajas, and kings. Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal (b. ... // Definition The word Maharaja (also spelled maharajah) comes from the Sanskrit words maha meaning great and raja meaning king. Its use is primarily for Hindu potentates (ruler or sovereign). ... A monarch is a type of ruler or head of state, whose titles and ascent are often inherited, not earned, and who represents a larger monarchical system which has established rules and customs regarding succession, duties, and powers. ...
Sir Tashi Namgyal was the 11th ruler of the Namgyal dynasty of Sikkim. ... Sir Tashi Namgyal was the 11th ruler of the Namgyal dynasty of Sikkim. ... Location of Punakha dzongkhag within Bhutan Punakha (སྤུ་ན་à½à¼‹) is one of the 20 dzongkhag (districts) comprising Bhutan. ...
(Note: Jigme Dorji then altered the style to "druk gyalpo"(Dragon king) and became the first such of these kings.) Ugyen Wangchuck (or Ugyen Wangchuk) (1861–1926) was the first king of Bhutan from 1907 to 1926. ... Jigme Wangchuck (1902-March 30, 1952) was king of Bhutan from August 21, 1926 until his death. ... Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (1929-July 21, 1972) was king of Bhutan. ... Jigme Singye Wangchuck, (or in a pronunciation-based Romanization Jimi Singgê Wangchu) is the King of Bhutan. ...
Bhutan was unified by the Shabdrung, a Buddhist lama of the Drukpa Kagyu sect who fled from Tibet in 1616.
Bhutan is known to its inhabitants as Druk Yul, (the land of the Dragon), after the Buddhist Drukpa Kagyu sect that first united it.
Some 19 languages are spoken throughout Bhutan, and three main ethnic groups - the Ngalong in the west, the Sharchhop in the east, and the Nepalis in the south-comprise perhaps 85 per cent of the total population.
Bhutan was admitted to the UN in 1971 without a Constitution.
The Constitution thus, is intended to serve the interests of the rulers and not of the ruled.
Bhutanese rulers must accept the fact that the primary requirement of Bhutanese nationhood is the consolidation and defence of a nation-state system, where all ethnic groups share the common space and live in prosperity.
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