Bhutan is a small, landlocked country with an area of roughly 38,394 square kilometres with a population of less than one

million. It is slightly larger than the European state of Montenegro or the U.S. state of Maryland. It is bordered on the
north and east by Tibet and on the south, west and east by India.
Prayer flags are called lung ta, meaning wind horse, because the Bhutanese believe that their silent prayers will be spread
by the wind at the speed of a horse.
GROSS NATIONAL HAPPINNESS
Buddhist majority in Bhutan
Education is not compulsory. The educational system consists of seven years of primary
schooling followed by four years of secondary school. In 1994, primary schools enrolled 60,089
pupils. In the same year, secondary schools enrolled 7,299 students. The pupil-teacher ratio at the
primary level was 42 to 1 in 1999.

Read more: https://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Asia-and-Oceania/Bhutan-

EDUCATION.html#ixzz6iBDG5qns
There is a famous saying – don’t listen to what they say… go see! and that definitely goes for Bhutan. This popular
destination is one of the most influential countries in terms of environment and happiness and without a doubt; it is the
best place you can visit.
Another attraction that must be visited during your holiday in Bhutan is Kuensel Phodrang, located in the capital, Thimphu.
This place treasures a 51 metre tall Buddha Dordenma Statue and is probably visible from all around the town. A visit to
this popular tourist spot is best done when the first ray of the sun touches the surface of Thimphu. It is when the golden
bronze statue shines brilliantly and looks divine; it is also an ideal time to take excellent photographs.
The Druk is the "Thunder Dragon" of Tibetan and Bhutanese mythology and a Bhutanese national symbol. A druk
appears on the flag of Bhutan, holding jewels to represent wealth. In Dzongkha, Bhutan is called Druk Yul "Land of Druk",
and Bhutanese leaders are called Druk Gyalpo, "Thunder Dragon Kings". During the Bhutanese mock election in 2007, all
four mock parties were called the Druk [colour] Party. The national anthem of Bhutan, Druk tsendhen, translates into
English as "Kingdom of Druk".
the yellow signifies civil tradition and temporal authority as embodied in the Druk Gyalpo, the Dragon King of Bhutan,
whose royal garb traditionally includes a yellow kabney (scarf).[7] The orange half signifies Buddhist spiritual tradition,
particularly the Drukpa Kagyu and Nyingma schools.[7] The dragon spreads equally over the line between the colors. Its
placement in the center of the flag over the dividing line between the flag's two colors signifies the equal importance of
both civic and monastic traditions in the Kingdom of Druk (Bhutan) and evokes the strength of the sacred bond between
sovereign and people. The dragon's white color signifies the purity of inner thoughts and deeds that unite all the ethnically
and linguistically diverse peoples of Bhutan.[5][7] The jewels held in Druk's claws represent Bhutan's wealth and the security
and protection of its people,[8] while the dragon's snarling mouth symbolizes Bhutanese deities' commitment to the
defense of Bhutan.[9]
1) Tiger’s Nest Monastery Taktsang
The Tiger’s Nest Monastery hangs on a cliff and stands above an enchanting forest of blue pines and
rhododendrons. As this beautiful and very exceptional monastery is a sheer climb the hill (900 meters), a
pony can be arranged for the ride up, but only until the cafeteria. From then on, it is another steep walk and
some narrow stairs towards the monastery itself. The trail crosses a chapel of butter lamps and descends to a
waterfall by the Snow Lion Cave. The view of the Paro valley from here on is breathtaking, and the
atmosphere very holy, a place where every Bhutanese will want to come at least once in his/her life. The
place where Guru Rinpoche brought Buddhism into Bhutan, arriving on the back of a tigress.
2) Punakha Dzong
Being the second oldest and second largest dzong in Bhutan, Punakha Dzong, or some call it Pungthang
Dewachen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness), is also the country’s most gorgeous and majestic dzong.
Punakha is accessible from a 3 hours drive east of the capital Thimpu, and after crossing a pass in the
mountains, the place is a breathtaking and glorious sight on the first glimpse from the road. It is placed
strategically in between two rivers, Pho Chu (male) and Mo Chu (females) that has noticeable color
differences between the rivers’ water. Punakha Dzong joined to the mainland by an arched wooden bridge
and contains many precious relics from the days when successive kings reigned the kingdom over this valley.
Furthermore, it is blessed with a temperate climate, and lovely lilac colored jacaranda trees grow around the
dzong during the spring season.