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'In the eastern edge of the Himalayas, the Kingdom of Bhutan is one of the most
isolated nations on the planet.
It wasn't until 1999 that the king, surrounded by his four queens, announced
Bhutan would become the last country in the world to introduce television and
the internet.
The tiny kingdom has long been called the happiest nation on Earth and is known
for its monasteries and unique landscapes.
But until recently, Bhutan had cut itself off from the world. Foreigners were
not allowed in until the 1970s, to protect the country's cultural identity.
Even now, it remains a difficult place to enter as a tourist.
Flights are rare and Bhutan's main airport is listed as one of the most
dangerous in the world, because of its precarious landing between high mountain
peaks.
And the nation's capital, Thimphu, is the only one in the world that doesn't
have traffic lights.
For those who are able to enter, they have to pay a steep $US200 ($300) each
day they are in the country, as part of the government's policy of "high-value,
low-volume tourism".
The measures are also meant to keep foreign influence in the country in check.'
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
