

In its claws the dragon on the flag grasps jewels, standing for national wealth and for perfection. However, the flag’s dragon design may have been influenced by similar designs used for centuries by the neighbouring Chinese. Traditionally, the sound of thunder in the many mountains and valleys of Bhutan is believed to be the voice of dragons, and the country is known as the “Land of the Thunder Dragon” in its native language. Britannica Explains In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions.ĭiagonally divided (yellow-orange over orange-red) national flag featuring a white dragon in its centre.This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.#WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find.Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions.


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