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Where is Bhutan located in the Himalayas?
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Bhutan is a landlocked country situated on the eastern ridges of the Himalayas.1
Its geography is defined by the following features:
- Northern and Western Boundary: The border with the Tibet Autonomous Region generally follows the crest of the Great Himalayas.2
- Economic and Political Core: The country's economic and political center is located within the Lesser Himalayas, specifically in the Paro and Thimphu valleys.1
- Southern Region: To the south of the Himalayan range lies the Duars Plain, which marks the boundary with the Indian states of West Bengal and Assam.2
The nation is positioned between the Plateau of Tibet to the north and the plains of India to the south, a location that provides it with significant geopolitical importance.1