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BHUTAN

LAND OF THE THUNDER DRAGON

BHUTAN THE HAPPIEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD

Bhutan – Highlights • Landlocked country in South Asia at the eastern end of the Himalayas. • It is bordered to the North by China and to the South, East and West by India. • Capital-Thimpu • Only Buddhist kingdom in the World

Happiness can only be realized by balancing the needs of the body and the mind within a peaceful and secure environment

A few facts about Bhutan • 80% are farmers • Even with globalization it is able to preserve its Buddhist traditions • Stable ecosystem in the world • 72% of Bhutan is covered with forests

People, Society, Religion & Culture 1. Bhutanese Dress 2. Festivals 3. Food

Education • Buddhist monastries – 1950 • Private & Government schools • 59.5% literacy rate 2012 • 54.3% Of Adults & 76.2% of youth are literate

What Is Gross National Happiness ?? Why Does it Matter ??

GNH is More Important than GDP for the Bhutanese government

Four main pillars of Gross National Happiness • Good Governance • Sustainable socio-economic development • Preservation and promotion of cultural and spiritual heritage. • Environmental Conservation

Nine Domains • Living standards • Educations • Health • Environment • Community vitality • Time Use • Psychological Well-Being • Good governance • Cultural resilience & promotion

Ranked happiest in Asia & 8 in the world th

Things Bhutan People Do Differently That Make Them The Happiest People..

They manage spiritual & material happiness equally.

They have the fastest growing GDP in the world.

They are mostly Buddhist.

They don’t care about the TV, Radio & Internet.

50% of the country is protected as national park

The Gap between normal people & royalty isn't that far.

Where they live is gorgeous.

They are well rested.

They have less pollution.

It is called the “SWITZERLAND OF ASIA”