Introduction to Bhutan

The Kingdom of Bhutan is a landlocked country located on the southern slope of the eastern section of the Himalayas between China and India. It is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. The territory is mountainous, the north is high and the south is low. The capital Thimphu is the political and religious center of the country. The country name of Bhutan is called "Zhuyu" in the local language, which means "Land of Thunder Dragon". Tibetan Buddhism is the state religion of Bhutan, and colorful flags fluttering in the wind can be seen everywhere. These colorful flags are actually prayer flags with scriptures printed on them.

Bhutan advocates harmonious coexistence with nature. The country's forest coverage rate reaches 72%, and wood is more cherished. However, there is no deforestation in Bhutan, but moderate scientific and rational development. Mountain residents need a special permit to cut down a tree, and logging in state-owned forest areas must be subject to strict approval. Unspoiled ecosystems make Bhutan home to rare and endangered flora and fauna, and blue sheep, orchids, wild poppies and the rare snow leopard grow in this isolated environment.

Tourism is one of the important economic pillars of Bhutan, and the entry of foreigners was opened in 1974, but only for group tours. Bhutan's main foreign trade target and defense aid country is India. With only one airport and no railways in the country, Bhutan is the last country in the world to open up television and internet. Although Bhutan's economy is quite backward and is one of the least developed countries, it is a place full of happiness. In the "Global Happiest Country Ranking" released in 2006, Bhutan ranked No. 8 and ranked No. 1 in Asia.

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