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Bhutan
he splendor of the Himalaya with an emerald edge. Bhutan is home to rolling hills all shades of green as well as looming masses of snow, ice, and stone. Imagine a country the size of Switzerland where the climate and landscape range from subtropical to high altitude, rich with all manner of flora and fauna. As lovely the physical aspect is of Bhutan, its cultural and historical legacy is equally compelling. There is stunning traditional architecture of wood, stone, and brightly-colored paint, especially in the old monasteries and forts, or dzong, that protected various parts of Bhutan from Tibetan and Indian invasions and now serve as the seats of authority of administration as well as the prevalent Mahayana Buddhism. It's a misconception that Bhutan and its religion are mere reflections of Tibet. In truth, its geography and history of even more extreme, but carefully calibrated isolation make it truly unique. Its polygamous Eton-educated monarch extols the virtues of thinking of development in terms of Gross National Happiness rather than GDP, and only allowed television into the country a few years ago. Its numerous highly-educated citizens are still required to wear traditional dress for everyday official and professional purposes and all the old festivals and arts and crafts, such as weaving and woodwork still hold sway over ordinary folk. Bhutan is the only country of its kind left in the world, and one that no more than 5,000 visitors a year can experience.
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