Nestled between China and India, the small Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan opened itself to the outside world in the 1960s after maintaining isolation for centuries. While modernization has occurred tremendously across all sectors, Bhutan has managed to preserve its unique cultural identity with a population of just over 0.7 million people. The country measures prosperity through its Gross National Happiness development philosophy which considers citizen well-being over economic metrics alone.

1. ABOUT MY COUNTRY
KINGDOMOF BHUTAN

2. 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.

3. 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…

4. The NationalFlag,NationalEmblem,NationalAnthem,National
Animal, NationalBird,NationalButterfly,NationalFlower,
NationalTree,NationalDress,NationalGame,NationalDay,
NationalLanguage,NationalDish…
3. Brief History of 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…
2. National symbols of Bhutan

5. 4. GROSS NATIONAL HAPPINESS
Bhutan measures prosperity by taking into consideration the citizens’
happiness levels and not the gross domestic product. We call this
development philosophy the Gross National Happiness; a term coined
by His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck the fourth King of Bhutan,
in 1972…

6. . 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.
. Our prince Jigme Namgay wangchuk

7. 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…

8. 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.

9. TASHI DELEK