Bhutan – Bhutan's capital is Thimphu

(Pronounced boo-tahn and tim-poo)

To remember the capital of Bhutan, use the following mnemonic:

I said boo and he turned (Bhutan), and being so timid, he ran for a poo (Thimphu).

Interesting facts about Thimphu:

- No Traffic Lights: The city is famously one of the few national capitals in the world without a single traffic light, relying instead on traffic police officers using graceful hand gestures at busy intersections.

- High-Altitude Valley: Nestled deep within the Himalayan mountains along the Wang Chhu River, the capital sits at an elevation of over 2,300 meters, making it one of the highest national capitals globally.

- Strict Tradition: Every building in the urban area must legally follow traditional Bhutanese architectural codes, featuring ornate wooden window frames and hand-painted motifs rather than modern glass-and-steel designs.