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Bhutan - part 1

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April 18th 2024
Bhutan – it has been on our list for a long time! And it did not disappoint. A beautiful country of @ 780k people in the area @ the same size as Rhode Island. It has a constitutional monarchy with the beloved King as head of state. The country is @ 60%!f(MISSING)orested and/or protected. It definitely felt like the entire area we covered was one large national park with small villages and temple ... read more

Asia » Bhutan » Thimphu

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In 1865, Britain and Bhutan signed the Treaty of Sinchulu, under which Bhutan would receive an annual subsidy in exchange for ceding some border land. Under British influence, a monarchy was set up in 1907; three years later, a treaty was signed wher... ... read more