Bhutan–Israel relations
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Bhutan-Israel relations refers to the diplomatic relationship between the Kingdom of Bhutan and the State of Israel. Israel and Bhutan began a formal relationship in late 2020 with the signing of an agreement between the respective countries' ambassadors to India.[1] Israel is the 54th country with which Bhutan has established ties.[2] According to reports, the two countries have had a strong unofficial relationship since 1982,[3] and have been in secret negotiations for several years before the formal announcement.[4]
Country comparison
Common Name | Israel | Bhutan |
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Formal Name | State of Israel | Kingdom of Bhutan |
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Population | 8,904,280 (2018) | 727,145 |
Area | 20,770 km2 (8,019 sq mi) | 38,394 km2 (14,824 sq mi) |
Population density | 403/km2 (1,044/sq mi) | 18.9/km2 (49.0/sq mi) |
Capital | Jerusalem | Thimphu |
Largest city | Jerusalem 901,302 (1,253,900 Metro) | |
Largest metro area | Tel Aviv-Yafo 3,854,000 | Thimphu (114,551) |
Government | Parliamentary republic | Constitutional Monarchy |
Head of State | Reuven Rivlin | Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck |
Prime Minister | Benjamin Netanyahu | Lotay Tshering |
Official language | Hebrew | Dzongkha |
Main religions [citation needed] | 75.4% Jews, 20.89% Muslim, 7.8% others | 74.8% Vajrayana Buddhism (state religion)
22.6% Hinduism 1.9% Bon and other indigenous faith 0.5% Christianity 0.4% Islam 0.2% Other |
Ethnic groups | 75.4% Jews
20.6% Arab 4.1% others |
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GDP (nominal) | US$305 billion ($38,004 per capita) | $2.547 billion ($3117 per capita) |
Military expenditures | $23.2 billion (7.6% of GDP) | $127 Million |
Military troops | 176,500 | 16,000 |
References
- ^ staff, T. O. I. "Israel inks deal establishing diplomatic relations with Bhutan". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
- ^ "Israel, Bhutan establish formal diplomatic relations". Hindustan Times. 2020-12-12. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
- ^ France-Presse, Agence (2020-12-12). "Israel establishes 'formal diplomatic relations' with Bhutan". the Guardian. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
- ^ Ayyub, Rami (2020-12-12). "Israel and Bhutan establish diplomatic relations". Reuters. Retrieved 2020-12-15.