Interesting facts about BHUTAN you need to know

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TOP 10 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT BHUTA

1. LAST COUNTRY TO INTRODUCE TELVISION

In a push to modernize, the King of Bhutan finally allowed television and internet access into the country in 1999. Bhutan was among the last countries in the world to adopt television.

 

2.IT HAS THE HIGHEST UNCLIMED MOUNTAIN IN THE WORLD.

Bhutan is home to the world's highest mountain that has never been climbed. Lying on the border with China, Gangkhar Puensum has an elevation of 24,836 feet / 7,570 meters and is the 40th tallest peak in the world.

3.FOLLOW MATRIARCHY

• Inheritance (land, house, and animals) is generally passed to the eldest daughter rather than the eldest son. A man often moves into the home of his new wife until he can "earn his keep."

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  4.YOUNGEST KING IN THE WORLD.

  The King of Bhutan handed the crown to his eldest son in 2008. At the age of 28, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck became the youngest reigning monarch in the world.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  5.CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY ON NEW YEAR

  When was the last time you forgot a close one's birthday? Fortunately, Bhutanese do not have this issue. One thing that is quite interesting about Bhutan is the fact that all citizens officially become a year older on New Year’s Day. If people forget their birthday due to illiteracy or some other reason, it is easier to remember it by celebrating on New Year. Bhutanese give more priority to year than month or date, hence the tradition.

  

  
  

  
  

  6.IT HAS NEVER BEEN CONQUERED.

  Bhutan has never been ruled by an external entity, thanks to its inaccessible territory and smart decisions and tactics used by various kings and gurus who negotiated smart deals with the British when they were expanding their base in India and Nepal.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  7.BHUTAN SAY NO TO PLASTIC

  
  

  The first plastic bags ban was established in 1999. However, it failed due to lack of alternatives even after enforcing it again twice in 2005 and 2009. Now, due to the urgent need for managing waste in Bhutan, it has been introduced in 2019. Awareness about alternatives like homemade carry bags, jute bags and hand woven bags is being spread to sensitize the citizens.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  8.NO TRAFFIC LIGHT

  Thimpu is one of just two capital cities in Asia that does not have a single traffic light. (The other is Pyongyang, North Korea.) There was such public outcry when local officials installed a single signal that it was quickly removed, and a traffic officer was re-assigned to the intersection.

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  9.NEGATIVE CARBON

  Bhutan is not only one of the happiest countries in the world, but also one of the greenest. Over 70% of the country is covered by forest. The constitution requires that at least 60% of the land remain forested for future generations. While lots of other countries are working hard to cut down carbon emissions, Bhutan is already carbon neutral and even carbon negative. In fact, this kingdom is the first and the only carbon negative nation in the world. This means you can enjoy the pristine nature when traveling across this beautiful country.

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  10.Dochula Pass Meditation Caves

  The small sanctuaries lie just off the beaten path near one of Bhutan's most famous attractions.DOCHULA PASS IS ONE OF Bhutan’s most famous sites, perched at an altitude of 10,200 feet. Meditation is a critical exercise for serious practitioners of Buddhism. To achieve enlightenment, monks and nuns will stay in one location, such as a meditation cave, for three days, three months, and three years.