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Thimphu

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[tim-poo] / tɪmˈpu /
Also Thimbu

noun

  1. a city in and the capital of Bhutan, in the W part.


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But with tensions between Delhi and Beijing persisting, Thimphu finds itself increasingly in a vulnerable situation.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2023

Pema Dorji was waiting by the four-faced clocktower in downtown Thimphu, one of the highest capital cities in the world, perched at more than 7,500 feet above sea level.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2022

People gather in the centre of the capital city of Thimphu, Bhutan, December 17, 2017.

From Reuters • May 26, 2022

Use the downtime to go to the Thimphu Post Office, get stamps made with your face on them, and send post cards to your friends.

From New York Times • Dec. 18, 2018

In early 2007, India and Bhutan renegotiated their treaty to allow Bhutan greater autonomy in conducting its foreign policy, although Thimphu continues to coordinate policy decisions in this area with New Delhi.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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