The Bhutanese diaspora consists of people of Bhutanese origin who have migrated to various parts of the world, often due to economic, educational, and political reasons.
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| Languages | |
|---|---|
| Dzongkha, Nepali, English | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism, Buddhism |
History
editThe migration of Bhutanese people began in the late 20th century, primarily driven by the search for better economic opportunities and educational prospects.[1]
In the 1990s, political and social unrest in Bhutan, particularly involving the Lhotshampa community, led to a significant outflow of refugees. Many of these refugees eventually resettled in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia.[2]
Distribution
editAustralia is the most common destination of Bhutanese.[3] According to the 2021 census, there are 12,002 Bhutanese Australians living in Australia.[4]
In United States, most of the Bhutanese are Lhotshampas, the Nepali speaking Hindu community of Bhutan. They came to US as refugees following the ethnic cleansing inntheir homeland Bhutan. There were 24,000 Bhutanese Americans in the U.S as per the 2017 census survey. But other sources estimates it to be around 90,000.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Bhutan and Diaspora". George James Consulting. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
- ^ "The Causes of the Great Migration from Bhutan". The Bhutanese. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
- ^ "Bhutan's Mindfulness City". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
- ^ "2021 People in Australia who were born in Bhutan, Census Country of birth QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics". www.abs.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
- ^ "Bhutanese Americans, By the Numbers". The Juggernaut. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
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