ABOUT MY COUNTRY BHUTAN

1. Nestled in the Eastern Himalayas between China and India, the small Buddhist
Kingdom of Bhutan opened itself to the outside world only in 1960s. Hitherto, it had
been largely mysterious even to its neighbours but abandoning its self-imposed policy
of isolation had it grappling to find a precarious balance between modernization and
the preservation of its culture and traditions. However, it does seem that Bhutan has
found the perfect balance between the two and now though it is making tremendous
developments in all sectors, it also manages to hold onto its unique identity that makes
it unlike any other country in the world with a population of just over 0.7 million.

2. Map of Bhutan
1. Facts about Bhutan
Location: Southern Asia. Landlocked between China and India. Area: 38,394
square kilometers . Altitude: 100 meters above sea level in the south to over
7,500 meters above the sea level in the north…

3. 2. National symbols
of Bhutan
The National Flag, National Emblem,
National Anthem, National Animal,
National Bird, National Butterfly,
National Flower, National Tree, National
Dress, National Game, National Day,
National Language, National Dish…
3. Brief Historyof Bhutan
Bhutan was inhabited 4000 years ago, there were archeological evident indicating settlements in Bhutan
dating back to 2000–1500 BC. Bonism was the main religion in Bhutan before the arrival of Buddhism…

4. 4. GROSS NATIONAL HAPPINESS

5. His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
is the current reigning Druk Gyalpo or "Dragon King"
of the Kingdom of Bhutan.
Her Majesty The Druk Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema
Wangchuck , Queen of the Kingdom of Bhutan.

6. DZONGKHA
Bhutan has a rich culture
that has remained intact
because of its self-imposed
isolation from the rest of the
world until five decades ago.
Dzongkha, meaning the
language of the fort, is the national language of Bhutan. Small
though it is, Bhutan has a rich variety of culture. The difficult
topography of the country succeeded in keeping each ethnic
group separate and vibrant…

7. 6. Mask Dances
The small mountain kingdom of Bhutan is known for its mask
dances which are an integral part of the country’s remarkable cultural
and religious traditions. The dancers wear wooden or papier
mache masksthat are colourfully painted and richly decorated.

8. TASHI DELEK