Bhutan, is one of 43 landlocked countries in the world, Bhutan is about half the size of the state of Indiana. The word “Bhutan” translates to “Land of the Thunder Dragon.” It earned the nickname because of the fierce storms that often roll in from the Himalayas. Smoking and usage of tobacco products are prohibited in public places in Bhutan like cinema halls, restaurants, streets etc. Plastic bags have been banned in Bhutan since 1999.
Bhutan introduced TV in 1998 It was banned until then because the Bhutanese government feared it would corrupt the Buddhist way of life in the country. The first show broadcast was that of the 1998 World Cup Final in France.
Buddhism is the official religion with Hinduism the second popular faith in Bhutan.
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