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Kingdom of Bhutan

Kingdom of Bhutan

5.1
A country with no sea in the eastern Himalayas between India and China
  • proper noun
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  • The Kingdom of Bhutan is known for its stunning mountain landscapes and vibrant culture.

Examples

  • An interesting and unique case is the Kingdom of Bhutan, which abandoned tracking gross national product in 1972 in favor of its Gross National Happiness index based on a survey that incorporates these types of indicators.

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  • The Kingdom of Bhutan practices a unique model of development focused on Gross National Happiness.

  • Travelers often appreciate the rich traditions and natural beauty found in the Kingdom of Bhutan.

Synonyms

Bhutan
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A small landlocked country in the eastern Himalayas northeast of India known for its mountains and monasteries

is the country's official formal name rather than its common short name

Surface Forms

Kingdom of Bhutan main

Morphology

kingdom + of + Bhutan

The phrase combines 'kingdom' (a sovereign state ruled by a monarch) with the proper name 'Bhutan', so a learner who knows both constituents will readily infer it refers to Bhutan as a monarchy. This possessive/locative NP pattern ('kingdom of X') is common across languages and follows standard English composition, making the meaning transparent to B1 learners.

Etymology

Kingdom of Bhutan may come from an old word meaning the 'end of Tibet', and the people also call the country 'Druk Yul', the 'land of the thunder dragon'. Kingdom shows it is a country ruled by a 'king', so the full name means a king-led country called Bhutan.