The Kingdom Measures Happiness, Has Free Electricity Bills And Selects Visitors

Located in the Himalayas, Bhutan has long been considered a special country with many interesting things such as measuring the happiness index, producing excess hydroelectricity and selecting tourists. The government is well aware of the impact tourism can have on its unique landscape and culture. Therefore, right from the opening of tourism, this country has introduced special limits to create a tourism "high value, low impact". This policy aims to attract visitors who respect the unique culture and values of the local people, while providing guests with unforgettable experiences. All visitors (individual or group) must register for their own pre-planned, pre-paid and guided tours or programs

. Most foreigners are not allowed to travel to Bhutan. The minimum tour package in Bhutan costs $ 200 a day ($ 250 in high season). Of which, 65 USD a day will be spent on free education and health, reducing the poverty rate Visitors can buy postmarks with their faces for $ 4 to send letters and postcards to their families in Thimphu.



Photo: Whenshetravelstheworld.Bhutan is the only country fully located in the Himalayas. This is also one of the smallest countries in Asia, with an area of 38,394 km2. Bhutan's population is about 740,000, mainly Buddhist. This small country generates excess electricity from hydroelectricity. Electricity is free for all citizens of Bhutan, the remainder is exported to neighboring countries ($ 36.5 million in 2015) Bhutan's coal reserves amount to 1.



3 million tons, but only use about 1,000 tons per year. Photo: Glacierhub.Bhutan is the only country in the world that absorbs more CO2 from the air than it emits. Thanks to 72% of its forest area and low number of industrial zones, this green kingdom absorbs 6 million tons of C02 a year for the Earth, while emitting only 1.5 million tons. Photo: Lynsey Addario.Bhutan banned the export of timber and wood products, to ensure at least 60% of the country's area is covered by forests. Nylon bags are also banned from use in this green - clean - beautiful kingdom.



Bhutan's Thimphu city is one of the two capitals in the world with no traffic lights. The government intended to install the lights, but met with popular opposition. They argue that traffic lights are ineffective and prefer police to run them. Photo: Ajourneyofathousandsteps. Bhutanese people value happiness over wealth. The idea of the National Happiness Index was created by King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. Instead of measuring the wealth like other countries, the King of Bhutan appreciates the living conditions and satisfaction of the people. Photo: Always Bhutan, which is also one of the countries that has never been invaded or ruled.



Bhutan's culture is fully preserved, not influenced much from outside countries. Bhutan's Kangkhar Peunsum is the highest mountain in the world yet to be conquered. Since 2003, the Bhutanese government has banned climbing this mountain to protect the religious beliefs of the locals. Photo: Mfaucher According to Hoang Linh / Zing news ***.

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