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Thimphu

American  
[tim-poo] / tɪmˈpu /
Also Thimbu

noun

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


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The school, Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School in the capital Thimphu, said the situation was being treated with "the utmost seriousness".

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

India has its own reasons to back Thimphu.

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

Sangay Phuntso, who runs the Always Bhutan Travel company in the capital Thimphu, said the fees may deter some, but not the wealthier visitors.

From Reuters ● Jun. 30, 2022

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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