Border history · 1886–2023

Bhutan borders over time

CShapes records 2 changes to the borders of Bhutan between 1886 and 2023. It has been independent since January 1, 1949. Its territory covers 39,840 km².

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Border changes
2
Area today
39,840 km²
Status
Independent since 1949
January 1, 1949 – presentChoose a period to see its borders. The dashed line is the period before.

Timeline of Bhutan's borders

Each period is one border version in CShapes, with its area and the change from the period before.

  1. January 1, 1886 – August 14, 1947

    39,840 km²First recorded versionRuled by United KingdomWorld map in 1886

  2. August 15, 1947 – December 31, 1948

    39,840 km²±0 km²Ruled by IndiaWorld map in 1948

  3. January 1, 1949 – present

    39,840 km²±0 km²IndependentWorld map in 1949

What changed

Independence, transfers between rulers, and border changes recorded for this country.

  1. Bhutan passes from United Kingdom to India.
  2. Bhutan becomes independent from India.