భూటాన్

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The భూటాన్ రాజ్యము is a small, landlocked nation of South Asia, located in the Himalaya Mountains, sandwiched between India and the People's Republic of China. The local name for the country, Druk Yul (pronounced dru ü), means "land of the dragon". It is also called Druk Tsendhen, "land of the thunder dragon", as the thunder there is said to be the sound of roaring dragons.

འབྲུག་ཡུལ
Druk Yul (Dru Ü)

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National motto: None
Official language	డ్జోంన్గఖా
Capital	థింపూ
రాజు	జిగ్మే సింగ్యే వాంగ్ చుక్
Prime Minister	Lyonpo Yeshey Zimba
Area  - Total  - % water	Ranked 128th 47,000 km² Negligible
Population  - Total (2002)  - Density	Density 2,094,176 45/km²
Independence  - Establishment	1616
Currency	Ngultrum
Time zone	UTC +6
National anthem	Druk tsendhen
Internet TLD	.bt
Calling Code	975

విషయ సూచిక 1 History 2 Politics 3 Districts 4 Geography 5 Economy 6 Demographics 7 Culture 8 See also 9 External links

[మార్చు] History

Main article: History of భూటాన్

A Buddhist theocracy was established in భూటాన్ in the early 17th century.

In 1865, Britain and భూటాన్ signed the Treaty of Sinchulu, under which Bhutan would receive an annual subsidy in exchange for ceding some border land. Under British influence, a monarchy was set up in 1907; three years later, a treaty was signed whereby the British agreed not to interfere in Bhutanese internal affairs and భూటాన్ allowed Britain to direct its foreign affairs. This role was assumed by independent India after 1947. Two years later, a formal Indo-Bhutanese accord returned the areas of భూటాన్ annexed by the British, formalized the annual subsidies the country received, and defined India's responsibilities in defense and foreign relations.

A refugee issue of (reportedly) some 100,000 Bhutanese in Nepal remains unresolved; 90% of the refugees are housed in seven UNHCR camps. (see Main article: History of భూటాన్ for further details.)

[మార్చు] Politics

Main article: Politics of భూటాన్

The head of state is the King, or Druk Gyalpo, presently Jigme Singye Wangchuck. Although his title is hereditary, he can be removed by a two-thirds majority vote from the parliament, the unicameral National Assembly or Tshogdu. This body has 154 seats, and is composed of locally elected town representatives (105), religious representatives (12), and members nominated by the king (37), all of whom serve a three-year term.

Executive powers of the monarch were transferred to the council of ministers or cabinet (Lhengye Shungtsog) in 1998. Candidates to the council of ministers are nominated by the king, elected by the National Assembly, and serve fixed, five-year terms.

Government policies are framed around the core idea of preserving traditional culture and values. This has, however, generated some dissent from some southern Bhutanese of Nepalese descent (lhotsampa), who are reluctant to abide by the rules and regulations of the Buddhist majority.

Recently a new constitution consisting of a two party democratic system was unveiled after four years of preparation. This consititution is likely to be put up for ratification by a referendum at the end of the year 2005.

[మార్చు] Districts

భూటాన్ is divided into 20 districts (dzongkhag, singular and plural):

• Bumthang
• Chukha (old spelling Chhukha)
• Dagana
• Gasa
• Haa
• Lhuntse (old spelling Lhuntshi)
• Mongar
• Paro
• Pemagatshel (old spelling Pemagatsel)
• Punakha
• Samdrup Jongkhar
• Samtse (old spelling Samchi)
• Sarpang
• Thimphu
• Trashigang (old spelling Tashigang)
• Trashiyangste
• Trongsa (old spelling Tongsa)
• Tsirang (old spelling Chirang)
• Wangdue Phodrang (old spelling Wangdi Phodrang)
• Zhemgang (old spelling Shemgang)

[మార్చు] Geography

Main article: Geography of భూటాన్

భూటాన్ is a very mountainous and landlocked nation, situated within the eastern Himalaya. Mountain peaks in the north reach up to over 7,000 meters, the highest point being the Kula Kangri at 7,553 meters. Gangkhar Puensum, at 7,541 meters, is the highest unclimbed mountain in the world. The southern part of the country has a lower altitude, and contains several fertile and densely forested valleys that flow down into the Brahmaputra river in India. Over 70% of the country is forested.

The majority of the population lives in the central highlands. The country's largest city, the capital Thimphu (population 50,000 [1]), is located in the western part of these highlands. The local climate varies from tropical in the south to cool winters and hot summers in the central valleys, with severe winters and cool summers occurring in the Himalayas.

[మార్చు] Economy

Main article: Economy of భూటాన్

The economy, one of the world's smallest and least developed, is based on agriculture, forestry, and the sale of hydro-electric power to India (which is reported to supply 75% of government revenue). Agriculture, which provides the main livelihood for more than 90% of the population, consists largely of subsistence farming and animal husbandry. Rugged mountains dominate the terrain and make the building of roads and other infrastructure difficult and expensive. Incomes of over BTN100,000 per annum are taxed, but very few wage and salary earners qualify.

భూటాన్'s main economic partner is India, as its border with Tibet is closed. భూటాన్'s currency, the ngultrum, is interchangeable with the Indian Rupee. The industrial sector is minimal, with any production being of the cottage industry type. Most development projects, such as road construction, rely on Indian contract labour. భూటాన్'s hydropower potential and its attraction for tourists are key resources.

Model educational, social, and environmental programmes in భూటాన్ are underway, with support from multilateral development organisations, always taking భూటాన్'s wish for preservation of its traditions into account. The government has made some progress in expanding the nation's productive base and improving social welfare, though detailed controls and uncertain policies in many areas continue to hamper foreign investment. While major hydroelectric projects may lead to the expansion of the economy, many environmentalists fear the reprecussions of such projects upon the geography of the region.

[మార్చు] Demographics

Main article: Demographics of భూటాన్

About half of the population is composed of indigenous భూటాన్ese, known as the Ngalop, who are closely related to Tibetan tribes. Another major ethnic group is the Sharchop, also of Tibetan descent. They tend to be found mostly in the east of the country. The Lhotshampa, of Nepali descent, are economic immigrants from the 1950s. The majority of Nepalis are found in the southern districts of భూటాన్. While Dzongkha is the official language, many local languages are spoken, with only a few fluent speakers of some in remote areas.

The official religion of భూటాన్ is the Mahayana tradition of Buddhism, which is adhered to by 75% of the population. A further 20-25% of the Bhutanese are Hindus.

[మార్చు] Culture

Main article: Culture of భూటాన్

భూటాన్ is one of the most secluded nations in the world, and access for foreigners is restricted to certain areas, although these are expanding. The Kings of భూటాన్ prided themselves in keeping out foreign technological advancements like radio and television; a national broadcasting service has been in place since 1973, with television broadcasts only commencing in 1999.

Most of the population lives in small rural villages and supports itself through agriculture, growing crops or breeding yaks; urbanisation, however, is increasing. The Buddhist religion is an important part of life.

Universal health and education programmes were introduced by the third King, and all but the most remote villages have access to free medical care and primary education. Secondary education is available to all those who pass Class 8, with higher secondary education leading to tertiary studies for those who qualify in Class 10 examinations.

Trades and technical training are available at regional Vocational Training Institutes, with more advanced technical studies at the Royal భూటాన్ Institute of Technology near Phuentsholing. Degree studies are offered by Sherubtse College, Trashigang, or by the Royal Government in the form of overseas scholarships.

Archery is భూటాన్'s national sport, with traditional competitions being held regularly in most villages. Characteristic for the region is a type of fortress known as Dzong architecture.

In 2004, భూటాన్ became the first country in the world to ban public smoking entirely. భూటాన్ese citizens are still permitted to smoke within the confines of their home. The sale of tobacco has been prohibited, but individual citizens are allowed to import a certain quantity of cigarettes per year for their personal use. Foreigners are exempt from the non-smoking rule, although if they are caught selling tobacco products to residents they incur substantial fines.

[మార్చు] See also

• Music of భూటాన్
• Communications in భూటాన్
• Transportation in భూటాన్
• Military of భూటాన్
• Districts of భూటాన్
• Foreign relations of భూటాన్

[మార్చు] External links

• Dept of Tourism - Official tourism bureau site
• Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators - Information on Tourism and listing of all Tour Operators from Bhutan.
• Journal of Bhutan Studies - Academic Research Papers on Bhutan
• Kuenselonline - Daily News Site from Bhutan
• administrative map of Bhutan
• roadmap of Bhutan
• Bhutan on Wikitravel
• UNICEF Adult Education Article
• [2] - Organises exclusive privatre tours to Bhutan for people from all around the world. Lots of useful general information about Bhutan on their website.
• [3] - NGO using visual arts to work with kids.

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