Shuri

Shuri, Bhutan is a town in in central . Shuri has an elevation of 2,737 metres.
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  • Type: Locality
  • Description: place in Bumthang District, Bhutan
  • Also known as: Shuri, Bhutan

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Zugne and Jakar.

Village
is a village in in central , located south of and east of on the Chume River in the Chume Valley. The village is noted for its weavers with scarves tied to their heads in the style.

Located in central Bhutan, is renowned as a center of Vajrayana Buddhism, particularly the Nyingma tradition, and is home to numerous monasteries and sacred sites.

Shuri

Latitude
27.5° or 27° 30′ north
Longitude
90.75° or 90° 45′ east
Elevation
2,737 metres (8,980 feet)
Open location code
7MVGGQ22+22
Geo­Names ID
1252442
Wiki­data ID
Q15277528
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In Other Languages

From Chechen to Tatar—“Shuri” goes by many names.
  • Chechen: Шури
  • Dutch: Shuri
  • Irish: Shuri
  • Persian: شوری
  • Tatar: Шури

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