Bhutan
"The tiny Kingdom of Bhutan, at the eastern end of the Himalayas, nestles between the giant nation states of China and India. Often called the “Land of the Thunder Dragon,” it remained secluded until recent times, its towering mountains and lush green valleys virtually unvisited by the outside world, evoking a sense of mystery and wonder. The first ever “tourist” set foot in Bhutan in 1974, when the country formally opened its doors to outsiders, and was followed by the introduction of televisi…
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- Full title :Bhutan / Karma Choden and Dorji Wnagchuk.
Summary
"The tiny Kingdom of Bhutan, at the eastern end of the Himalayas, nestles between the giant nation states of China and India. Often called the “Land of the Thunder Dragon,” it remained secluded until recent times, its towering mountains and lush green valleys virtually unvisited by the outside world, evoking a sense of mystery and wonder. The first ever “tourist” set foot in Bhutan in 1974, when the country formally opened its doors to outsiders, and was followed by the introduction of television and new technology at the turn of the twenty-first century. In 2008, Bhutan became the world’s youngest democracy, moving from an absolute to a constitutional monarchy in a historic change initiated by the revered and much-loved Fourth King, Jigme Singye Wangchuck. A sovereign country throughout the ages, Bhutan is now establishing its place on the world stage and demonstrating leadership on climate and environmental issues. It is determined to maintain its Buddhist culture and way of life as it evolves and adapts to political change and economic challenges. Its unique development policy of “Gross National Happiness,” which measures progress not through material gain but on a happiness scale, is generating global interest."--Publisher's description.
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- Publication Date:©2017
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Kuperard
- Place of Publication:London
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2017
Notes
The essential guide to customs & culture.
Includes index.
The Physical Object
- Description:168 pages : : illustrations, maps ; : 18 cm
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781857338751, 1857338758
- oclc:on1021844985
- Dewey Decimal:915.498
Table of Contents
Land and people -- Values and attitudes -- Religion, customs, and traditions -- Making friends -- The Bhutanese at home -- Time out -- Travel, health, and safety -- Business briefing -- Communicating.
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