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The economy is mainly pastoral, consisting of [[yak]], [[sheep]] and [[goat]] herding with some [[subsistence farming]] in suitable terrain. | The economy is mainly pastoral, consisting of [[yak]], [[sheep]] and [[goat]] herding with some [[subsistence farming]] in suitable terrain. | ||
Revision as of 18:26, January 6, 2009
| Bhutan | |
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| Capital | Thimphu |
| Monarch | King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck |
| Prime minister | Kinzang Dorji |
Bhutan is a Buddhist kingdom in the eastern Himalayas, lying between China, India and just to the east of Nepal. Following the recent abdication of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck in preparation for democratic reforms, the current king is his son King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. [1]
Its capital is Thimphu. It became the capital city in the 1950s and now has 50,000 people living there.
The economy is mainly pastoral, consisting of yak, sheep and goat herding with some subsistence farming in suitable terrain.
Bhutan is most notable for its policy that "Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross National Product" Bhutan discourages tourism, as they feel it erodes their national identity. Also in support of this policy, tobacco is banned, imported goods are heavily taxed, and television has only recently been allowed. With the increased democratisation of the country these policies may soon be relaxed however. [2]
Their national sport is archery.
References
- ↑ https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/bt.html CIA World Factbook - Bhutan
- ↑ http://news.scotsman.com/opinion.cfm?id=660062007