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Bhutan is a Himalayan Kingdom, called land of the thunder dragon by the Bhutanese, and remains one of the most isolated counties in the world. Tucked into the eastern end of the Himalayas it shares a northern border with China and all others with India though it is very near Nepal.
In an effort to preserve the nations rich cultural Himalayan Buddhist heritage and unspoiled natural environment the government regulates tourism and anything of foreign influence. The political climate is very stable particularly amid the recent change from direct monarchic rule to a constitutional monarchy. While considered a poor country, beggars and homeless are non-existent as the fertile land is able to support the small population. All citizens also receive free education and have access to free medical care. For the health of the nation the sale of tobacco products is totally banned (foreign tourists and NGOs are exempt, though it is illegal for them to sell tobacco to locals), and smoking in public areas is a fineable offense. Bhutan unsurprisingly has some of the highest environmental protection standards such as the complete banning of the use of plastic bags.
Bhutan, nestling in the heart of the great Himalaya, has for centuries remained aloof from the rest of the world. Since its doors were cautiously opened in 1974, visitors have been mesmerised: the environment is pristine, the scenery and architecture awesome and the people hospitable and charming.
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In an effort to preserve the nations rich cultural Himalayan Buddhist heritage and unspoiled natural environment the government regulates tourism and anything of foreign influence. The political climate is very stable particularly amid the recent change from direct monarchic rule to a constitutional monarchy. While considered a poor country, beggars and homeless are non-existent as the fertile land is able to support the small population. All citizens also receive free education and have access to free medical care. For the health of the nation the sale of tobacco products is totally banned (foreign tourists and NGOs are exempt, though it is illegal for them to sell tobacco to locals), and smoking in public areas is a fineable offense. Bhutan unsurprisingly has some of the highest environmental protection standards such as the complete banning of the use of plastic bags.
Bhutan, nestling in the heart of the great Himalaya, has for centuries remained aloof from the rest of the world. Since its doors were cautiously opened in 1974, visitors have been mesmerised: the environment is pristine, the scenery and architecture awesome and the people hospitable and charming.
This description has been edited by 2 people.